Bank of Japan raises interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin tops $77,000

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What happened

The yen declined and BTC rose after the BOJ hiked rates to the highest level in 31 years.

Key facts

  • The yen declined and BTC rose after the BOJ hiked rates to the highest level in 31 years.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 03:03:38 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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  1. Bitcoin Price Unlikely To Be Bothered by Interest Rate Hike: Grayscale

  2. Bitcoin Faces $80,000 Ceiling as Fed and CLARITY Risks Mount

  3. Bank of Japan raises interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin tops $77,000

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