According to The Kobeissi Letter, Japan's real wages fell sharply by 2.1% year-over-year last month, marking the largest decline in over two years (source: @KobeissiLetter, May 25, 2025). With inflation rebounding and wage growth lagging, the Bank of Japan is unlikely to raise interest rates in this environment. This scenario may further weaken the Japanese yen, potentially driving increased interest from Japanese investors in cryptocurrencies as an inflation hedge and alternative asset class. Crypto traders should monitor yen movements and BOJ policy signals, as sustained currency weakness could spur capital flows into Bitcoin and other digital assets.