Emre Yumlu 
One of the key factors that crypto investors closely monitor is the variety of trading pairs offered by major exchanges. Among them, Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange — plays a crucial role with its high liquidity and frequent addition of new pairs.
Recently, a coin from our “non-KRW trading pair” list, Lagrange (LA), was listed on the KRW market and recorded an impressive 80% surge. This success has sparked new questions: Which altcoins might be next in line for a KRW listing, and why does it matter so much?
Why Do Upbit Listings Matter?
Upbit dominates the Asian crypto market with its strong trading volume. While many altcoins trade only through USDT pairs, the addition of a KRW (Korean Won) pair often unlocks a new wave of liquidity and investor demand.
This shift can lead to sharp price increases, particularly in low-cap tokens. However, alongside these opportunities comes higher volatility, meaning investors need to approach such listings with both excitement and caution.
10 Altcoins with High KRW Listing Potential on Upbit
Based on recent market activity and volume analysis, here are the 10 altcoins most likely to be listed with KRW trading pairs on Upbit in the near future:
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JasmyCoin (JASMY): A Tokyo-based IoT-focused token by Jasmy Corporation, designed for secure data exchange between devices.
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Soon (SOON): A scalable rollup stack that offers low-cost, high-performance rollups across different L1 blockchains.
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Huma Finance (HUMA): A DeFi platform enabling 24/7 global payments powered by stablecoins, supporting PayFi use cases.
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Maverick Protocol (MAV): A DeFi infrastructure provider focused on capital efficiency and liquidity management through its Dynamic Distribution AMM.
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KernelDAO (KERNEL): A major shared security network on BNB Chain, securing over $650 million in TVL.
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MyShell (SHELL): A consumer layer integrating AI and blockchain, enabling anyone to build and own AI agents.
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Haedal Protocol (HAEDAL): A liquid staking protocol on Sui, offering staking for SUI and Walrus tokens while enhancing DeFi liquidity.
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Scroll (SCR): A blockchain platform prioritizing security with open-source principles and advanced cryptographic libraries.
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Brett (BRETT): The cultural mascot of Base Chain, leveraging the network’s growing ecosystem to expand its influence.
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Oasys (OAS): A blockchain designed for gaming, capable of handling massive transaction volumes smoothly.
Exchange listings continue to be one of the most powerful catalysts for price movements in crypto. As seen with Lagrange (LA)’s 80% rise following its KRW listing, Upbit’s decisions can reshape market dynamics overnight.
For investors, the upcoming months may spotlight the 10 altcoins above as the strongest candidates for future KRW pair listings — each with its own unique ecosystem role and growth potential.
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