The Bank of Japan announced its latest interest rate decision earlier, deciding to maintain the short-term policy interest rate at 0.25%. (Background: Reason for Bitcoin's surge? The Bank of Japan rumored not to raise rates in December! The yen plummets to a three-week low) (Additional context: The Bank of Japan is rumored to be 'inclined not to raise rates' next week, extending the yen arbitrage trading space. Can Bitcoin continue to rise?) After the Federal Reserve announced a rate cut this morning, investors are closely watching the Bank of Japan's latest interest rate decision. Just before 11 o'clock, the Bank of Japan announced that it would keep the interest rate unchanged, with a result of 8 votes in favor and 1 against, deciding to maintain the short-term policy interest rate at 0.25%. Perhaps motivated by the easing of the yen arbitrage liquidation crisis, Bitcoin rebounded from an earlier low of $98,770 to stand back at $100,000. Related reports: Bank of Japan President remarks: The timing for a rate hike is near, 'USD to JPY' falls below 150, and the arbitrage liquidation alarm sounds again. A sigh of relief! The Bank of Japan keeps rates unchanged; when will the dollar arbitrage bomb explode next? The yen rises again, foreign investors sell big for three consecutive weeks; will the Bank of Japan raise rates next week? The arbitrage bomb is difficult to resolve. (Breaking news) The Bank of Japan does not raise rates, maintaining a 0.25% interest rate, and Bitcoin stands back at $100,000. This article was first published on BlockTempo (the most influential blockchain news media).

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