The Bank of Japans latest monetary policy decision has intensified market expectations of a potential interest rate hike by mid-2026, strengthening the Japanese yen while putting pressure on bitcoin prices. Although the central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.75%, the decision revealed a growing hawkish stance among policymakers. Notably, three out of nine board members voted in favor of an immediate rate hike, marking the largest dissent since Governor Kazuo Ueda assumed leadership. This 63 split has fueled speculation that borrowing costs in Japan could rise as early as… Read more






