The market expects the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates in January with a 90% probability, which could disrupt the rise of cryptocurrencies
Investors are eyeing Trump's inauguration on January 20, which has the potential to be a key catalyst for bitcoin and cryptocurrency prices. However, on January 24, the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates. According to a chart shared by analyst Michael Kramer on the X platform, the market currently expects a 90% probability of a rate hike on January 24. Previously, the Bank of Japan's rate hike caused chaos in both traditional and digital asset markets. This was a key catalyst for the reversal of the yen carry trade in early August, which sent bitcoin plummeting to $49,000. Traders may be preparing for another sell-off this time.