The Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates on 19.12.2025, while significant for ending its long-held negative rate policy, had a relatively muted and indirect impact on crypto markets.
Initially, the hike briefly strengthened the Yen, causing a slight dip in Bitcoin and major altcoins as some risk assets faced pressure. However, the move was well-telegraphed, limiting surprise selling. The broader crypto trajectory remains more tied to US monetary policy, ETF flows, and overall risk sentiment. For now, the BOJ's cautious tightening is seen as a local shift rather than a global liquidity crunch, leaving crypto to follow its own dominant narratives.
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