*Japan Interest Rate Update (BoJ):*

Japan is expected to raise interest rates by 25 bps (0.25%).

* Previous: 0.50%

* Expected: 0.75%

Release Time: 8:00 AM, 19 Dec (Pakistan Standard Time)

Past Rate Hikes & Bitcoin Reaction:

• 19 Mar 2024 (1st hike): "−"0.1% → 0.1%

BTC dropped ~10% (68k → 61k) and recovered quickly.

• 31 Jul 2024 (2nd hike): 0.1% → 0.25%

BTC underperformed.

• 24 Jan 2025 (3rd hike): 0.25% → 0.50%

BTC showed no reaction.

• 19 Dec 2025 (4th hike): 0.50% → 0.75% (expected)

Market Outlook:

A fake dump to grab liquidity, followed by a bounce.