BOJ Set to Hike Rates 25 BPS on Dec 19, Markets Braced for Global Impact

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is set to raise its short-term rate by 25 bps to 0.75% at its Dec. 18–19 meeting. Prediction markets show over 95% odds of the hike, signaling a potential end to negative rates. On-chain data suggests traders are monitoring altcoins to watch for volatility. The move could affect Bitcoin and global assets, with some expecting downward pressure on BTC.
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