About KimchiPremium
Real-time Cryptocurrency Kimchi Premium Tracker
KimchiPremium is a free data service that tracks real-time price differences between domestic (Upbit) and international (Bybit, Coinbase) cryptocurrency exchanges. The kimchi premium auto-refreshes every 5 seconds, and you can check the Fear & Greed Index, on-chain metrics, and the latest news all in one place.
What is the Kimchi Premium?
The kimchi premium refers to the percentage difference in the price of the same cryptocurrency between Korean and international exchanges. Due to capital movement restrictions and the unique KRW ecosystem, Korean exchange prices tend to be higher than global markets. A positive (+) difference is called a premium; a negative (−) difference is called a discount or reverse kimchi premium. Formula: Premium (%) = (Upbit KRW − Bybit USD × Rate) ÷ (Binance USD × Rate) × 100
Data Sources
- Upbit API — Real-time KRW prices
- Bybit API — Real-time USD prices
- Coinbase API — USD reference prices
- exchangerate-api.com — Real-time USD/KRW exchange rate
- Alternative.me — Fear & Greed Index
- CryptoCompare — Crypto news
- CoinMetrics — On-chain metrics (MVRV, active addresses, etc.)
- CoinGlass — Funding rate data
This Service is operated for informational purposes only. All data provided does not constitute investment advice, and all investment decisions are solely the responsibility of the user.
Contact
For bug reports, suggestions, or partnership inquiries, please email us at:
contact@koreanpremium.io