Bitcoin jumps above $87,000, yen slides as Bank of Japan hikes interest rates

Bitcoin experiences a significant surge, climbing above the $87,000 mark, while simultaneously, the Japanese yen weakens against other currencies following the decision of the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates. This move by the central bank has contributed to a shift in investor sentiment and market dynamics. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/12/19/btc-jumps-above-usd87-000-yen-slides-after-bank-of-japan-rate-hike