Bitcoin Breaks $80,000 Again... Exchange Rate Below ₩1,400 | Seo Dong-ju, Kim Dong-hwan, Ham Ji-hyun Blockmedia Reporter

Bitcoin Breaks $80,000 Again...Exchange Rate Below ₩1,400 | Seo Dong-ju, Kim Dong-hwan, Ham Ji-hyun Blockmedia Reporter [Crypto PLUS]
Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 25, 2026 at 02:57  |  31:52  |  3PRO TV (삼프로TV)
Speakers
Ham Ji-hyun — Reporter, Blockmedia

Summary

The Crypto PLUS panel discusses Bitcoin breaking above $80,000 despite US Treasury sanctions headlines targeting Iran's digital asset and commodity channels. Ham Ji-hyun explains the dollar/won move below 1,400, likely Bank of Korea rate freeze implications, and Korean crypto investors' currency drag. The panel also reviews Korea's digital asset basic law progress and compares Hyperliquid and Lighter as emerging perpetual DEX investments.

  • Scott Bessent expanded Iran sanctions to digital assets, gold, aviation, and shipping, but oil and bitcoin showed limited negative reaction.
  • Bitcoin recaptured $80,000 and was supported by dollar weakness and Bessent's TGA buyback liquidity signal.
  • USD/KRW fell below 1,400, increasing the probability of a Bank of Korea rate freeze but lowering won-denominated crypto returns.
  • Korea's digital asset basic law stage 2 discussions cover stablecoin issuer rules, exchange listing/disclosure, and exchange shareholder caps.
  • Hyperliquid builder-code volume hit record levels and its Base integration supports its shift to trading infrastructure.
  • Lighter's Upbit KRW listing and subscription/staking fee model position it as a retail-friendly perp-DEX alternative.
Ideas
Ham Ji-hyun Reporter, Blockmedia 5:46
Bitcoin extends gains on dollar weakness
Bitcoin is resilient and likely to extend gains after breaking above $80,000 because a weakening dollar is pushing investors toward alternative assets, Bessent's statement that the Treasury could use the $1T TGA for buybacks added liquidity expectations, and Korea's likely rate freeze from a stronger won could support risk appetite. However, Korean investors face dampened returns because KRW appreciation lowers won-converted bitcoin prices.
BTC HIGH
Ham Ji-hyun Reporter, Blockmedia 7:51
Won strengthens below 1,400 versus dollar
USD/KRW has fallen below 1,400 and the won is strengthening because the dollar is weak. If the exchange rate holds near 1,380 into the Bank of Korea meeting, the BOK is likely to freeze rates, which would support domestic liquidity, but the stronger won also reduces won-denominated returns for Korean crypto investors.
USD/KRW MED
Ham Ji-hyun Reporter, Blockmedia 9:38
Dollar weakness shifts demand to gold
With the dollar weakening, investors are likely to rotate out of dollars and bonds into gold or bitcoin. Ray Dalio's comment that investors should allocate 15% of a portfolio to gold or bitcoin rather than dollars or bonds adds high-profile support for gold demand.
GLD LOW
Ham Ji-hyun Reporter, Blockmedia 23:52
Hyperliquid evolves into perp trading infrastructure
Hyperliquid is evolving from a standalone platform into on-chain trading infrastructure: builder-code volume hit an all-time high and already accounts for about 6% of total volume, Coinbase's Base app integrated Hyperliquid for perpetual futures, and Hyperliquid requested unified SEC/CFTC rules, positioning it for regulated on-chain derivatives and further growth.
HYPE HIGH
Ham Ji-hyun Reporter, Blockmedia 28:42
Lighter is retail-friendly perp DEX alternative
Lighter is emerging as a credible perp-DEX alternative despite lower headline fees: it offers free trading for most users, generates revenue through premium subscription accounts for institutions, uses staking to reward loyal users, and its VC-light model directs protocol revenue to buybacks or burns. Its Upbit KRW listing is also bringing retail attention.
LIT MED
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