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The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has decided to maintain its key policy rate at 0.25% in a move aimed at stimulating economic growth.

Bitcoin has reached new heights, hitting an all-time high just above $75,560, marking its largest daily performance since March 20. The digital asset’s explosive rally is being attributed to growing market expectations of a Republican victory in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, particularly the likelihood of a second term for former President Donald Trump.

Today’s cryptocurrency market is experiencing a choppy phase, with widespread declines across major assets. The total market capitalization has decreased by 2.26% in the past 24 hours, now sitting at $2.13 trillion.

In recent years, credit card debt in the U.S. has reached alarming levels, with interest rates surging to an unprecedented 23.4%. This represents a significant increase from previous years, coinciding with the total credit card debt surpassing the $1 trillion mark.

After a prolonged period of uncertainty, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing renewed optimism following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates for the first time in four years.

Ether (ETH) has shown resilience, rising 2.5% in the past 24 hours to trade at approximately $2,434. A significant factor in this upward movement is the cryptocurrency's robust support at the 200-week simple moving average (SMA), currently positioned at $2,298.