🇯🇵 Bank of Japan Rate Hike Almost Certain in December 19,3025

According to BlockBeats, market participants on Polymarket are pricing in a 98% probability that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will raise interest rates by 25 basis points in December.

The probability of the BoJ keeping rates unchanged stands at just 2%, indicating near-unanimous expectations of a hike.

The Bank of Japan is scheduled to announce its official interest rate decision on December 19.

Why This Matters (Quick Impact Analysis)

If the hike happens (most likely):

_Japanese Yen strengthens

_ Risk assets (stocks & crypto) may face short-term pressure

_Global liquidity tightens slightly (Japan has been ultra-loose for years).

For Crypto Traders:

Expect higher volatility around Dec 19

Risk-on assets (BTC, alts) could see temporary pullbacks

Smart money often de-risks before the event, not after

🧠 Pro Tip

Markets usually price in the hike early — the real move comes from:

$BTC

BTC
BTCUSDT
88,199
-0.04%

$BNB

BNB
BNBUSDT
853.14
-1.02%

$ETH

ETH
ETHUSDT
2,980.68
-0.53%