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Bitcoin Recovers to $78,000 Amid Japan's Rate Hike

Published September 18, 2026 1:34 PM · 0 views $BTC
Bitcoin Recovers to $78,000 Amid Japan's Rate Hike

Bitcoin (BTC) has rebounded to around $78,000. Despite the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raising rates, the yen weakened, preventing concerns over unwinding yen carry trades from pressuring prices. Glassnode's on-chain metrics showed Bitcoin surpassing the average purchase price of market participants, signaling a return to profit territory. However, increased inflows into exchanges have made the next key level at $80,000-$82,000 crucial for determining direction.

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This article is an English localization of a Korean-language crypto news report. Original headline: 비트코인 7만8000달러 회복…일본 금리 인상에도 매수세