South Korea to Launch Bitcoin ETFs in 2026; Supreme Court Rules on Seizure — TradingView News

South Korea will launch spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026, shifting from past restrictions on digital assets. This move follows active trading in markets like the U.S. and Hong Kong.1Bitcoin (BTCUSD) shows a notable imbalance in derivatives, with short liquidations at $3.9 billion and long liquidations at $2.3 billion, indicating potential upward price pressure.2On December 11, 2025, South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled that Bitcoin in centralized exchanges can be seized by investigators, clarifying its legal status in criminal cases.34