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Bitcoin rallies after BOJ’s 1.25% hike, but the real yen-carry test starts next week

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CryptoSlate
Bitcoin rallies after BOJ’s 1.25% hike, but the real yen-carry test starts next weekWorldPing
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What happened

The yen weakened after the decision, leaving immediate unwind pressure limited as higher funding costs move toward implementation.

Key facts

  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:30:28 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

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

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  6. Bitcoin rallies after BOJ’s 1.25% hike, but the real yen-carry test starts next week

  7. Bitcoin faces an eight-year rates test as the BOE unwinds £368 billion

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