Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, plans to list NCT with a Korean won (KRW) trading pair starting August 26. The move gives Korean traders a direct way to buy and sell the token using their local currency.
What Upbit Announced About the NCT KRW Listing
Upbit said it will add NCT to its lineup and open trading against the Korean won. A KRW pair means users fund trades with won, not another cryptocurrency. For related coverage, see Upbit Lifts TAIKO Trading Warning After June Bridge Exploit Review.
The exchange shared the plan through its official channels, including an Upbit service center notice and a post on its verified Upbit account on X. Both point to the same listing.
This follows a familiar pattern for the exchange, which recently opened won-denominated trading for other tokens like Conflux (CFX) across its KRW, BTC and USDT markets. For related coverage, see Lighter Perp DEX Review: Liquidity, Execution, and Trading Performance.
When Trading Starts on August 26
The key date for users is August 26. That is when NCT trading is set to begin on the KRW market.
For anyone waiting to trade the token on Upbit, that day marks first access. We are not adding a specific opening time here, since exact operational details were not confirmed in the announcement.
Why the Upbit NCT Listing Matters for Market Watchers
A KRW pair is significant because it connects a token directly to South Korea’s active retail trading crowd. Buyers do not need to first hold Bitcoin or a stablecoin to get in.
New listings on a major exchange tend to draw attention from traders tracking access and liquidity. Upbit has a wide reach, so its listing decisions are closely followed, much as they were when it added RLUSD to its KRW, BTC and USDT markets.
Upbit also adjusts its lineup in both directions, having previously scheduled moves like the delisting of the NKN/BTC pair. Listings and delistings both shape which assets Korean traders can easily reach.
The practical takeaway: if you follow Upbit, note August 26 as the day NCT becomes tradable in won. Beyond that, treat this as a routine access event, not a signal about price. Always confirm details on Upbit’s official notice before acting.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency and digital asset markets carry significant risk. Always do your own research before making decisions.
