Japan Rates Hit Three-Decade High, But No ‘Meaningful Disruption’ to Crypto Market

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Japan Rates Hit Three-Decade High, But No ‘Meaningful Disruption’ to Crypto Market

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Japan's central bank has lifted interest rates to a three-decade high, a move that historically shook crypto markets. However, this time around, prices barely stirred, with Bitcoin remaining relatively stable. The rate hike, from 0.5% to 1%, is expected to have a limited impact on the crypto market, with investors seemingly unfazed by the news.

Japan's central bank lifted rates to a level unseen in decades, a move that once shook crypto markets—yet prices barely stirred.