Hi guys,
I play with the idea of watching a couple of usd / jpy and at the same time yields from ten-year bonds of both countries. These two quantities correlate strongly, and when there is the difference and Japanese yen starts to strengthen, it could mean that they are going to buy more bitcoin in Japan. What do you think about it?
If the yen strengthens, japan usually buys american currency to weaken the yen in comparison to the dollar, to boost their exports.
Buying the yen increases demand for the yen. Increased demand translates to the value of the yen rising which is typically what nations avoid to raise their export numbers as much as possible.
Of course, boosting exports primarily benefits corporations. A stronger yen benefits the average person and consumers. There are strengths and weaknesses to weakening/strengthening currency that are often not commented on.