{"id":29173,"date":"2026-05-11T17:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T16:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=29173"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:34:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:34:39","slug":"kospi-7700-ai-bull-run-korea-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/kospi-7700-ai-bull-run-korea-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"KOSPI soars to 7,700: AI fuels massive Bull Run in Korea and Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Historic Breakout for the KOSPI and Nikkei<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This Monday’s trading session kicked off with massive momentum in Asia. The KOSPI<\/strong>, South Korea’s benchmark index, printed a spectacular breakout<\/strong> by opening at 7,775 points, representing a surge of nearly 4%. This is the very first time in its history that the index has crossed the psychological mark of 7,700 points<\/strong>, setting a resounding new ATH<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Japan is not left behind either. The Nikkei 225 also capitalized on this bullish sentiment<\/strong>, posting a gain of around 1% right at the open. This stock market rally<\/strong> confirms the strong comeback of Asian buyers, fully determined to wipe out recent macroeconomic uncertainties and accumulate long positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Artificial Intelligence, the Engine of an Unprecedented Rally<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While traditional markets are soaring, it is primarily driven by extremely solid fundamentals<\/strong>. The easing of geopolitical tensions acted as a catalyst, but the true engine of this bull run<\/a><\/strong> remains the explosive demand for technologies related to artificial intelligence. Tech and semiconductor giants are attracting massive capital inflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Institutional investors are aggressively positioning themselves on tech stocks, anticipating exponential growth in the sector. Unlike a mere speculative pump<\/strong>, this movement is backed by global AI adoption, forcing sellers to capitulate in the face of this unstoppable buying pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Someone with a lot of money just made a bet so big it BROKE THE CHART.

This chart is showing call option open interest on EWY.

EWY is the South Korea ETF.

Call open interest just hit $5.5 billion in notional value.

That's the highest level in the chart's history going back to\u2026
https:\/\/t.co\/WfpU2ArlQy<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hDCtbslZlp<\/a><\/p>— The Assembly (@InTheAssembly) May 5, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>