The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on September 18, 2026, marking the highest level in 31 years. Despite this tightening, the yen weakened against the US dollar, which prevented the typical unwinding of yen-funded leveraged positions that often pressures crypto prices. The interest rate gap between Japan (1.25%) and the US (3.75-4.00%) remains wide, sustaining the carry trade that supports crypto assets. Investors should monitor the yen exchange rate and leverage risks, as further rate moves and currency shifts could impact crypto markets in the coming weeks.
The yen carry trade context includes a wide interest rate gap between Japan at 1.25% and the US at 3.75-4.00%. For readers following this topic, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Sep 19, 2026 06:51 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 43 rose and 6 fell today. Notable movers include Ethereum Classic (ETC) with a 10.08% increase and a typical hold time of 67 days, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) up 9.07% with a 68-day hold, and Compound (COMP) rising 8.66% with a 97-day hold and 100% buy order activity on Pluang.
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