🇯🇵 BANK OF JAPAN HOLDS RATES STEADY AT 0.5% — BOND REDUCTION PLAN UNVEILED 📉
According to PANews, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has kept its interest rate unchanged at 0.5% for the third consecutive meeting, matching market expectations.
🗳 Decision Vote:
8–1 in favor of no rate change.
📉 Bond Purchase Reduction Plan:
• Monthly bond purchases to shrink
• Approx. ¥2 trillion reduction from Jan–Mar 2027
• Starting April 2026, BOJ to cut ¥200B/month quarterly
🔍 What It Means for Markets:
Tighter monetary policy may lead to Yen strengthening and global risk asset volatility, including crypto markets. Stay alert to capital flow changes — especially in Asia.
📌 Why it matters to crypto users:
Interest rates and bond yields affect liquidity. Japan’s gradual tightening could influence BTC/USD and Asian altcoin demand.
💬 Are we heading into a global liquidity shift? Drop your thoughts below 👇
