The Japanese central bank has raised interest rates by 25 basis points as expected! Is there someone who didn't sleep well last night, worried that this rate hike would trigger a market crash? Here's the conclusion: why panic! This is highly likely to pass smoothly, and it can even be said that the interest rate hike is 'so mild that it’s almost unnoticeable,' having limited impact on the mainstream cryptocurrencies we are concerned about.
As someone who has been watching the peripheral market for over a decade, let me break down the core signals of the Japanese central bank's recent operations for everyone. It's all solid information, so take good notes! First, on the surface, it seems like an interest rate hike, but the central bank clearly stated that 'real interest rates will remain at very low levels,' which is essentially a reassurance to the market — it's not about a sudden tightening of monetary policy, just small adjustments. Secondly, regarding future policies, the central bank's statement is that 'if the economy and prices meet expectations, interest rates will continue to rise.' Translated, this means: there will be more interest rate hikes in the future, but the pace will definitely be gradual, not aggressive tightening, but rather a progressive approach.
Some old friends may ask, what does this have to do with the cryptocurrency market? The focus is on carry trades and the USD/JPY exchange rate! I’ve discussed this with everyone before; the key observation point for this interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan is not the hike itself, but whether the USD/JPY exchange rate will continue to decline significantly. If the USD/JPY exchange rate stabilizes, it means that the force of carry trade retreat is limited, and market liquidity will not experience a significant contraction. The cryptocurrency market is very sensitive to changes in liquidity. From the latest CFTC yen position data, the current market sentiment is relatively stable, and there has not been any panic-driven position changes, which also confirms my previous judgment: this round of interest rate hikes does not have a substantial impact on the market.
However, there is a small variable to note—the speech of Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda this afternoon. After all, central bank statements are 'written standard answers,' and the governor’s verbal interpretation may release additional signals, such as whether he will hint at a faster pace of future interest rate hikes or express a more pessimistic outlook on the economy? If the speech is hawkish, it may trigger short-term market fluctuations; if it continues the mild tone of the statement, then the market should stabilize completely. I will keep an eye on real-time news and synchronize any movements in the comments section immediately.
Returning to our cryptocurrency market, for mainstream cryptocurrencies, the current core influencing factors are still the policy direction of the Federal Reserve and overall market liquidity. This round of 'mild interest rate hikes' by the Bank of Japan is more of a minor disturbance from the outside, and it is difficult to change the current market structure. So everyone doesn’t need to panic excessively; operate as you should, and don’t let short-term news mislead your rhythm.
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