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Why Japan’s “Takaichi Trade” Could Pressure the Crypto Market Despite Post-Election Rebound

By James Halver Japan’s snap election delivered a decisive mandate for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, triggering an immediate rally across equities, foreign exchange, and crypto markets. The Nikkei 225 surged to record highs above 57,000, the yen weakened sharply, and Bitcoin briefly climbed past $72,000 during Asian trading hours. Related Reading: Arthur Hayes Puts $100K […]