The recent mini-recession in Japan has turned a wave of Japanese investor interest in Bitcoin, reigniting the debate between fiat money and cryptocurrency. With the yen tumbling to a 33-year low against the dollar, Bitcoin has emerged as a haven amidst economic uncertainty. Bitcoin has achieved a historic milestone in Japan, soaring to an all-time high of ¥7,819,90.
Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of 7.9 million yen on Tokyo’s bitFLYER exchange. However, its dollar value stayed below its previous peak of $69,000 in November 2021, sitting around $52,000.
Yen’s Decline Fuels Bitcoin Adoption
Notably, this surge is linked to various factors, including Japan’s current economic policies, global market trends, and the increasing adoption of digital currencies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Due to recent Inflation in Japan, fiat currencies have lost value, causing investors to seek refuge in bitcoin and gold, which may preserve wealth. After falling 13% and 7.5% against the dollar, the yen fell 6.4% this year. The yen’s decline against the dollar has been a significant catalyst for Bitcoin’s adoption in Japan.
As the yen weakened past ¥150 per dollar, investors sought refuge in Bitcoin, viewing it as a hedge against the depreciating currency. This trend reflects a broader global shift toward digital currency investment, with Bitcoin trading above $52,000 globally and predicted to reach new all-time highs by the end of March.
Legal clarity and volatile fiat currencies in Japan have boosted cryptocurrency growth. This trend may continue, particularly if the Bank of Japan moves away from easy monetary policies, making Bitcoin more appealing than the yen. The dollar and Yen’s depreciation in recent times have puzzled investors for more secure investment options like Bitcoin.
Qadir AK
Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.
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