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<p>The post <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/is-japans-economic-shake-up-the-key-to-the-next-big-crypto-surge-heres-whats-happening/">Is Japan’s Economic Shake-Up the Key to the Next Big Crypto Surge? Here’s What’s Happening</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>Japan’s recent economic shifts have sent ripples through the global financial landscape, particularly affecting the value of the Japanese yen (JPY) against the U.S. dollar (USD).</p> 
<p>However, the volatility of the Japanese yen, alongside significant movements in crypto assets and major trading activities, has sparked speculation about the future of <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/black-swan-author-explains-japanese-market-collapse-that-caused-btc-crash/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Japan’s economic</a> role in the crypto market. Here’s a closer look at how these factors intertwine and what they might mean for investors.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-yen-s-recent-instability">Yen’s Recent Instability</h2> 
<p>The Japanese yen has recently hit its lowest value against the U.S. dollar since 1987. This drop comes after the <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/japan-stock-market-correction-trigger-crypto-market-crash-bitcoin-ethereum-bleeding/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bank of Japan’s decision to raise</a> interest rates to 0.25%, up from a previous range of 0% to 0.1%.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">When the Crypto exchange Mt. Gox was founded, in 2010, the <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24YEN&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$YEN</a> was trading at its highest ratio to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24USD&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$USD</a> in it's history. Shortly after, it would enter into a decline that would last more than a decade, and still counting. <br><br>In fact, 2 weeks ago, at the start of Japan raising… <a href="https://t.co/gSvPGBV20s">https://t.co/gSvPGBV20s</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZCiIiz9Jw1">pic.twitter.com/ZCiIiz9Jw1</a></p>— TruthLabs 
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<p>This is the highest rate since 2008 and is part of a plan to tighten monetary policy, including reducing the purchase of Japanese government bonds. The sudden change is causing concern among investors worldwide, which has added to the yen’s fluctuations.&nbsp;</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-mt-gox-bitcoin-release">Mt. Gox Bitcoin Release</h2> 
<p>A key factor behind the yen’s instability is the release of Bitcoin by Mt. Gox, a former major Japanese crypto exchange. <a href="https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/latest-update-mt-gox-moves-3-1b-btc/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mt. Gox has begun unlocking</a> and moving over $2.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, with plans to release up to $10 billion by October. This large influx of Bitcoin is impacting the yen’s value.</p> 
<p>Alongside the Bitcoin release, Jump Trading, a major player in the crypto market, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/jump-trading-dumps-29m-in-ethereum-is-this-the-start-of-a-price-plunge-or-a-new-bottom/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">recently sold a large amount</a> of Ethereum. This sale, combined with the Bitcoin release from Mt. Gox, is affecting the market. Additionally, XRP, which is widely used in Japan, is experiencing significant price swings.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-xrp-s-growing-role-in-japan">XRP’s Growing Role in Japan</h2> 
<p>In Japan, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/crypto-live-news/ripple-has-partnered-with-80-of-japans-banking-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80% of banks have adopted XRP</a>, and all banks are expected to be using XRP by 2025. This growing involvement is influencing market dynamics. The price changes in XRP are linked to the actions of major trading firms and the Bitcoin release, contributing to the yen’s volatility.</p> 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-s-next-in-japan">What’s Next In Japan?</h3> 
<p>The relationship between these events suggests that Japan’s financial and crypto markets are undergoing a significant transformation. The release of Bitcoin by Mt. Gox and the actions of large trading firms are causing fluctuations in the yen’s value and affecting the global crypto market.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Also Check Out: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/raoul-pals-crypto-price-prediction-2024-how-to-capitalize-on-the-upcoming-crypto-market-surge/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Raoul Pal’s Crypto Price Prediction 2024: How to Capitalize on the Upcoming Crypto Market Surge</a></p>

Is Japan’s Economic Shake-Up the Key to the Next Big Crypto Surge? Here’s What’s Happening

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