Tesla sees exodus of South Korean retail investors as crypto’s allure rises

Tesla Sees Korean Retail Exodus as Investors Turn to Crypto

Tesla sees exodus of South Korean retail investors as crypto’s allure rises

Individual investors in South Korea sold a net US$657 million of Tesla stock in August, the largest outflow since at least early 2023.

South Korean retail cuts Tesla, pivots to crypto stocks

South Korea retail investors offloaded $657M in Tesla shares in August, extending a four-month selloff of $1.8B, while turning heavily to crypto-linked stocks.

Tesla Sees $657M Outflows As South Korean Retail Investors Favor Crypto-Related Stocks

South Korean retail traders have continued to favor crypto-related stocks instead of high-profile US tech firms amid growing disappointment with …

Tesla stock sees $657 million exodus for this crypto

Amidst the ongoing Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock volatility, South Korean retail investors are rapidly pulling out of the equity in favor of cryptocurrencies. Specifically in August 2025, Tesla shares recorded net sales of $657 million in the country, marking the sharpest monthly outflow since at least 2019, according to Bloomberg calculations based on Korea Securities Depository data. Tesla stock performance among South Korean investors. Source: B…