Bitcoin Surges Amid Federal Reserve Rate Cuts

Bitcoin reached one-month highs amid Federal Reserve rate cuts. The yen stagnated with Japanese markets closed. The U.S. dollar strengthened, while the Australian dollar remained flat. The Bank of Japan kept rates unchanged, and U.S. Treasury yields steepened. Political developments in Japan could impact monetary policy.

Bitcoin reached one-month highs on Monday, continuing its upward trend following the Federal Reserve's significant rate cut last week. Meanwhile, the yen and other major currencies remained stagnant as Japanese markets were closed for a holiday.

The U.S. dollar strengthened against the yen last week after policy meetings in both the United States and Japan, reaching its highest level in two weeks at 144.50 yen. Early Monday, it was around 144.08.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) left interest rates unchanged last week, indicating no rush to hike them again. This decision, days after the Fed's 50-basis-point rate cut, paused the yen's sharp gains this month. With Japan observing Autumnal Equinox Day, trade drivers were mainly expectations surrounding further Fed rate cuts and the resulting gains in equities, commodity currencies, and other risk assets.

(With inputs from agencies.)