The Twilight of the Yen and the Japanese Debt Trap: Why Japan is the Canary in the Coal Mine for Global Liquidity
In January 2026, Japanese 10-year Treasury Bonds (JGBs) reached a 27-year high of 2.16%, forcing the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to hike interest rates to 0.75%. With a debt-to-GDP ratio exceeding 260%, the Yen’s devaluation (USD/JPY at 157) has decimated the purchasing power of the middle class. Meanwhile, Bitcoin in Yen has surged over 300% […]






