Japan’s Rate Hike Signals Crypto Market Recovery
In a surprising turn for global markets, the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) decision on December 19, 2025, to raise interest rates to 0.75%—their highest level since 1995—has acted as a catalyst for a crypto market rebound. While rate hikes typically tighten liquidity, investors interpreted this move as a signal that Japan's tightening cycle is nearing its "political ceiling," triggering a "buy the news" rally.
Key Altcoin Performance (24H):
LIGHT$LIGHT : Surged +70% to $2.38, supported by $68.8M in volume.
SOPH$SOPH : Gained +40%, trading at $0.0164, with $116M in volume.
(Meme)$MEME : Rose +38% to $0.028 on $11.5M volume.
RESOLV: Increased +36.6% to $0.099, seeing $161M in activity.
WET: Up +35.3% to $0.303, with $129M in volume.
This recovery suggests that the "Yen Carry Trade" fears are subsiding, as the BoJ maintains that real interest rates remain "significantly negative," keeping financial conditions broadly accommodative for risk assets like Bitcoin and altcoins.
