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<p>The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to keep its interest rates steady, holding the short-term policy rate at 0.25%. This marks the third consecutive time the BOJ has made this choice, following similar decisions in September and October. After the announcement, the Japanese yen fell to 155 against the U.S. dollar, showing a clear shift towards Bitcoin as investors seek alternative assets.</p><p>Could this trigger a crypto shift globally?</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-boj-s-bold-decision">BOJ's Bold Decision</h2><p>On December 19th, the BOJ's nine-member board voted 8-1 in favor of keeping interest rates unchanged. Despite the majority support, one member, Naoki Tamura, pushed for a 0.5% rate hike due to rising inflation concerns. His proposal was rejected, signaling the BOJ’s cautious stance.</p><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/WuBlockchain/status/1869579551434789092 </div></figure><p><strong>Why the BOJ is Being Cautious</strong></p><p>While most of the BOJ board members supported the decision, Naoki Tamura, a policy hawk, pushed for a The BOJ’s decision, which was expected, reflects its careful approach amidst global economic uncertainties, especially regarding the potential impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policies.</p><p>Following the announcement, the yen fell to a one-month low of <a href="https://in.tradingview.com/symbols/USDJPY/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">155.28 against the dollar</a>, before recovering slightly.</p><h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-governor-ueda-s-outlook">Governor Ueda’s Outlook</h2><p>After the Bank of Japan's recent meeting, Governor Kazuo Ueda shared important insights about the bank’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. He noted that real interest rates are still very low, and if the economy and prices follow the bank's forecast, there could be future rate hikes.</p><p>Ueda also mentioned that careful analysis of various economic data will be crucial before making any adjustments to monetary support. He pointed out the importance of understanding the outlook for wages, especially in light of upcoming wage negotiations.</p> [post_titles_links postid="394887"] <h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-it-s-bitcoin-s-time-to-shine">It's Bitcoin's Time to Shine</h2><p>With interest rates staying low, many investors may turn to alternatives like cryptocurrency. Traditional savings accounts and bonds offer little return in such an environment, prompting many to explore assets like Bitcoin.</p><p>Bitcoin, now at an <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-hits-108k-for-the-first-time-in-history/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">all-time high of $108K</a> and a market cap of $2.2 trillion, is expected to keep growing and could become a strong hedge against inflation.</p> [article_inside_subscriber_shortcode title="Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!" description="Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more." category_name="News" category_id="6"] <p><strong>With interest rates stagnant, Bitcoin’s surge may be just the beginning of a larger shift in how investors navigate uncertain times</strong>.</p>

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