The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%, with the decision approved by a 7–2 vote; the BOJ said Japan’s economy is recovering moderately and that underlying inflation is gradually approaching its 2% price stability target, adding that it will continue raising rates and adjust monetary easing if its outlook is realized [1].
CoinDesk reported that following the BOJ’s 25 bps rate hike to 1.25%, the yen fell and Bitcoin rose to top levels around $77,000 [2].
Crypto.news said Bitcoin traded above $77,400 after the BOJ lifted rates to 1.25%, and reported that spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $159.5 million in net flows while price momentum cooled [3].
Coinpedia characterized the crypto reaction as positive after the BOJ raised the key rate to 1.25% [4].
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- 1Just In: Bank of Japan Raises Rates by 25 Bps to 1.25%, Highest Level in Around 31 YearsWu Blockchain• Sep 18, 2026
- 2Bank of Japan raises interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin tops $77,000CoinDesk• Sep 18, 2026
- 3Bitcoin price tops $77K after BOJ lifts rates to 1.25%crypto.news• Sep 18, 2026
- 4Bank of Japan Raises Key Rate to 1.25%, Crypto Market Reacts PositivelyCoinpedia Fintech News• Sep 18, 2026
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