The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates! 0.75%, hitting a new high since 1995, officially bidding farewell to the "super accommodative" era.
What impact does this have on Bitcoin? On the surface, it appears calm, but in reality, there are undercurrents.
🇯🇵 Japan raises interest rates, 🇺🇸 the United States may lower interest rates, and the global funding of "cheap yen" has become expensive. For many years, many people borrowed yen to buy global assets (including Bitcoin), but this strategy may no longer work.
Imagine this: previously using low-interest yen as fuel to push up various risk assets; now that fuel has become more expensive, the engine may need to slow down.
However, Bitcoin remains quite stable, staying above $84,000. Analysts say this is called a "macro deadlock": the U.S. wants to loosen, Japan is tightening, and the crypto market is caught in the middle, with everyone adjusting their positions and observing, but no large-scale exit.
In the long term, some believe that Japan's real interest rates are still negative, and money will continue to flow into assets that can withstand inflation—such as Bitcoin.
In summary: The Bank of Japan's actions are significant, but the crypto market is not panicking. On one side, fuel has become more expensive, while on the other side, seasoned traders are quietly adjusting their positions. The show of Bitcoin might be even more exciting in 2026🚀
(Markets have risks, and caution is advised while watching.)