BOJ Statement on Monetary Policy BOJ board members Asada, Sato opposed rate decision. BOJ's Asada said: recent CPI rise below 2% means economic conditions aren't necessarily robust. BOJ's Sato: current economic and price trends have not significantly accelerated, so raising rates is not suitable. BOJ: Economy, prices tracking baseline projection in outlook report. Note on Market Impact: Following these cautious and dovish statements from the Bank of Japan, Bitcoin (BTC) instantly experienced a strong bullish pump, driving the price upward to sweep overhead short liquidity.$BTC