Japan's retail investors a key driver in bitcoin rally

Former stock trader Yoshinori Kobayashi took up bitcoin trading 21/2 years ago. Japanese retail investors now account for 30 to 50 per cent of trading in bitcoin.
Former stock trader Yoshinori Kobayashi took up bitcoin trading 21/2 years ago. Japanese retail investors now account for 30 to 50 per cent of trading in bitcoin.PHOTO: REUTERS