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title: "BOJ hike barely dents Bitcoin; Polymarket puts 99.95% odds above $56K"
url: https://thecoingazette.com/boj-hike-barely-dents-bitcoin-polymarket-puts-99-95-odds-above-56k/
date: 2026-06-22
modified: 2026-06-22
author: "Coin Gazette Editorial"
description: "On June 16, the Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate to 1%, the highest since 1995, yet Bitcoin quickly rebounded to around $66,000 after a brief dip. (Read More)"
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  - "crypto prediction markets"
  - "News"
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# BOJ hike barely dents Bitcoin; Polymarket puts 99.95% odds above $56K

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On June 16, the Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate to 1%, the highest since 1995, yet Bitcoin quickly rebounded to around $66,000 after a brief dip.[ (Read More)](https://Blockchain.News/news/boj-hike-barely-dents-bitcoin-polymarket-puts-9995-odds-above-56k-0hnmg2d9eqbg0)