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Samsung and SK Hynix’s slide hands Bitcoin traders an early risk gauge
Jul 29, 2026
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by Micah Abiodun
for CryptoPolitan
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South Korea’s two biggest chipmakers triggered severe market volatility this week as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix both plunged more than 10% on Tuesday, dragging the Kospi index to its lowest level in three months. Crypto traders watched closely after SK hynix reported a staggering 1,242% jump in quarterly results the following day, a sharp reversal that highlights cross-market volatility and potential market impact on crypto, DeFi and risk asset flows.
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South Korea’s two biggest chipmakers gave investors a wild ride this week, and crypto traders were paying close attention. Samsung Electronics and SK hynix both plunged more than 10% on Tuesday, dragging the Kospi index to its lowest level in three months. Just a day later, SK hynix reported a staggering 1,242% jump in quarterly...
