BOJ Rate Hike to 0.75% Leaves Bitcoin Steady. Photo by BeInCrypto The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.75% on December 19. It marks its highest level in nearly 30 years, reinforcing the country’s gradual exit from ultra-easy monetary policy. Yet despite the historic shift and warnings of a global liquidity squeeze, Bitcoin showed little reaction, rising just under 1% and holding in the $87,000 range. BOJ Just Raised Interest Rates Another 25 Basis Points – Why ...