The Bank of Japan may raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 0.75% at its December 19 meeting, marking the highest level since 1995. Following the news, the yen strengthened from around 155 to approximately 154.56. A stronger yen is typically accompanied by macro portfolio deleveraging, potentially triggering the unwinding of yen-funded carry trades and tightening the liquidity that has supported Bitcoin's rebound from its November lows. If financing costs continue to rise, leveraged funds may reduce exposure to high-volatility assets like BTC. (CoinDesk) https://www.(wublock123.com)/index.php?m=content&c=index&a=show&catid=6&id=53044