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BOJ Rate Hikes – Market Impact

Feb 03, 2025 at 08:25 pm

The BOJ increased short-term interest rates to 0.5%, the highest in 17 years. The move signaled confidence in Japan's economic growth, stable inflation, and rising wages.

BOJ Rate Hikes – Market Impact

The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) latest interest rate hike has sparked concerns about a potential market downturn, especially in the crypto market. Historically, crypto markets have experienced sharp sell-offs following BOJ rate increases.

Benjamin Cowen, founder and CEO of ITC Crypto, highlighted this trend in a recent tweet.

“Raise rates in March -> April capitulation Raised rates in July -> August capitulation Raised rates in January -> February capitulation.”

The BOJ raised short-term interest rates to 0.5%, the highest in 17 years. This move expresses confidence in Japan’s economic growth, with stable inflation and rising wages. However, data over the past few years suggests that these hikes may lead to crypto market sell-offs about a month later.

Earlier, Cowen pointed out in his analysis that Ethereum experienced sell-off events in April and August, which coincided with previous BOJ hikes. With this pattern in mind, investors are keeping an eye on the market for another potential downturn following the latest rate increase.

A survey of economists showed that 56% expect the BOJ to raise rates again by July, probably to 0.75%. Some analysts predict that rates could reach 1.5% over the next two years. These hikes may cause increased volatility in both traditional financial markets and cryptocurrencies. As Japan’s central bank relaxes its long-standing monetary policies, global markets, including crypto, must prepare for possible turbulence.

Ethereum’s Vulnerability, Federal Reserve, and Possible Rebound

Ethereum is especially sensitive to macroeconomic developments, and analysts are watching the Federal Reserve’s next move. If the Fed maintains its stance against quantitative easing (QE), Cowen suggests that the Ethereum price against the U.S. dollar could drop further.

Such a drop might eventually force the Fed to change course, potentially sparking a strong recovery in March 2025. Historically, ETH/BTC ratios have increased when QE starts, and a similar pattern could reoccur if the Fed reinstates money printing.

Past the BOJ’s influence, Ethereum has struggled to break past the $4,000 level, which continues to be a psychological barrier for investors. If Ethereum does face another downturn in February or March, it could warrant renewed liquidity injections, ultimately benefiting the ETH/BTC pair. Past cycles also show that Ethereum’s lowest points have coincided with the start of QE, increasing the chances of a rebound.

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