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Takaichi Triumph: Japan’s record 56,000 Nikkei surge sends bitcoin to $72,000, gold past $5,000

Japanese mandate sparks surge in equities and safe havens.

By James Van StratenFeb 9, 2026

Close up of the red circle at the center of the Japanese flag. (DavidRockDesign/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin’s Link to Ishiba-Led Swoon in Nikkei Comes Into Question as Yen Declines

The yen losses suggest the market is not worried about Ishiba's hawkish image and potential for faster BOJ rate hikes, offering positive cues to risk assets, including BTC.

By Omkar GodboleOct 1, 2024

Japanese Yen. (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Tumbles Back Below $64K as Surprise Japan Prime Minister Choice Triggers 5% Plunge in Nikkei

Overbought conditions also surely played a role in bitcoin's Monday decline.

By Stephen AlpherSep 30, 2024

Ether has fallen below a key bull market trendline. (Eva Blue/Unsplash)

Markets

Bitcoin Ekes Out Gains but Remains in Red Amid Broader Market Rebound

Bitcoin has recovered slightly from Thursday’s brutal selloff as global financial markets creep back into the green.

By Daniel CawreyMar 13, 2020

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Japanese Manufacturers Enter Blockchain-Backed Data Sharing Arrangement

Overseen by the Industrial Value Chain Initiative, the blockchain project will connect 100 Japanese manufacturers to share information.

By Daniel KuhnJun 19, 2019

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