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Can Crypto Remain Resilient as Korea’s KOSPI Index Triggers Circuit Breakers Amid SK Hynix and Samsung Plunge?

Can Crypto Remain Resilient as Korea’s KOSPI Index Triggers Circuit Breakers Amid SK Hynix and Samsung Plunge?

On July 24, South Korea’s KOSPI index plunged, triggering a circuit breaker. SK Hynix dropped more than 7%, while Samsung Electronics fell nearly 8%. How does panic in Asian equities transmit to the crypto market through risk sentiment and capital flows?

KOSPI Returns to 7,000 Points: How AI-Driven Capital Expenditure Expansion Is Reshaping the Storage Chip Sector

KOSPI Returns to 7,000 Points: How AI-Driven Capital Expenditure Expansion Is Reshaping the Storage Chip Sector

South Korea’s KOSPI surged over 3%, reclaiming the 7,000-point mark, led by SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics. This article analyzes how expanding AI capital expenditures are fueling demand for memory chips and explores the investment logic behind Korea’s semiconductor industry supply chain.

SK Hynix and Samsung Near 50% Weight: How the EWY ETF Amplifies the AI Storage Era

SK Hynix and Samsung Near 50% Weight: How the EWY ETF Amplifies the AI Storage Era

The EWY ETF has emerged as a key vehicle for international investors seeking exposure to the AI memory chip cycle, thanks to its heavy weighting in SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics.

Blog Team07/20/2026

AI Reshapes the DRAM Cycle: HBM Surge, Samsung Expansion, and the Dawn of a Storage Chip Shortage by 2028

AI Reshapes the DRAM Cycle: HBM Surge, Samsung Expansion, and the Dawn of a Storage Chip Shortage by 2028

AI server DRAM usage is 8 to 10 times higher than that of standard servers, driving storage chips into a new structural growth cycle.

Blog Team07/15/2026

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KOSPI Index Drops Back to 6,600 Points: How to Trade Popular Korean Stocks on Gate TradFi?

KOSPI Index Drops Back to 6,600 Points: How to Trade Popular Korean Stocks on Gate TradFi?

The KOSPI index surged past 6,600 points during intraday trading, with Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix experiencing significant volatility. Gate TradFi now supports USDT trading for Korean stocks, offering both direct access to real equities and participation through CFDs.

How "Excess Compute Capacity" Fears Are Shaping AI Investment Strategies?

How "Excess Compute Capacity" Fears Are Shaping AI Investment Strategies?

Samsung Electronics’ Q2 operating profit surges by 1,810%, setting a new record, yet shares plunge nearly 7%. Meta plans to sell its idle AI computing power externally, sparking fears of a "compute surplus."

How AI Is Reshaping KOSPI: Investment Strategies for Semiconductor Giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix

How AI Is Reshaping KOSPI: Investment Strategies for Semiconductor Giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix

This article provides an in-depth analysis of how the AI chip cycle drives the South Korean stock market (KOSPI). By examining the latest financial reports and stock performance of Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, it explores the investment value and potential risks of South Korean AI-related stocks.

Blog Team07/08/2026

Samsung Posts Record-Breaking Earnings but Drags Down KOSPI: How Far Are We Into the Memory Chip Supercycle?

Samsung Posts Record-Breaking Earnings but Drags Down KOSPI: How Far Are We Into the Memory Chip Supercycle?

Samsung Electronics Reports Record Q2 Operating Profit of 89.4 Trillion KRW, But Shares Plunge Over 8%, Triggering KOSPI Circuit Breaker. Is the "All the Good News Is Priced In" Phenomenon for Memory Chips Signaling the Return of the Market Cycle Curse?

Why Did South Korea’s KOSPI Plunge? Sixth Circuit Breaker This Year—Is the Semiconductor Cycle at a Turning Point?

Why Did South Korea’s KOSPI Plunge? Sixth Circuit Breaker This Year—Is the Semiconductor Cycle at a Turning Point?

On July 7, South Korea’s KOSPI index plunged more than 8%, triggering a circuit breaker, while both Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix dropped over 9%. This article analyzes the underlying causes of this sharp decline from three perspectives: the semiconductor cycle, geopolitical tensions, and foreign capital outflows.