#GateLaunchpadKDK Crypto Market Watch: Eyes on the BoJ as "Carry Trade" Pressure Mounts
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) monetary policy meeting (December 18–19) has entered its final stages of coordination. Market consensus for a rate hike has solidified, with the probability currently sitting above 90%.
The prevailing expectation is a 25 basis point (bps) hike, bringing interest rates to 0.75%—the highest level since 1995. This move is bolstered by the BoJ’s quarterly "Tankan" survey, which showed large manufacturer confidence hitting a four-year high and strong wage growth momentum. As a result, the
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) monetary policy meeting (December 18–19) has entered its final stages of coordination. Market consensus for a rate hike has solidified, with the probability currently sitting above 90%.
The prevailing expectation is a 25 basis point (bps) hike, bringing interest rates to 0.75%—the highest level since 1995. This move is bolstered by the BoJ’s quarterly "Tankan" survey, which showed large manufacturer confidence hitting a four-year high and strong wage growth momentum. As a result, the

















