According to The Kobeissi Letter, Japan's core CPI inflation (excluding fresh food) surged to 3.7% year-over-year in May 2025, marking the fastest pace since January 2023 and the sixth consecutive month above 3%. Notably, rice prices skyrocketed by 102% year-over-year, fueling concerns over persistent inflation. This sustained inflationary pressure could push the Bank of Japan toward policy tightening, which may strengthen the yen and trigger volatility across global risk assets, including Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, as investors adjust to shifting liquidity conditions. Source: @KobeissiLetter (Twitter, June 20, 2025).

According to Crypto Rover, China's Finance Minister announced a 90-day pause on the 24% tariff for US goods, which is expected to provide short-term bullish momentum across global markets, including cryptocurrencies. This move may ease trade tensions and improve investor sentiment, potentially leading to increased capital inflows to risk assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Traders should monitor market volatility and be alert for potential surges in trading volumes as global risk appetite improves (source: Crypto Rover via Twitter, May 13, 2025).