Live updates: Bitcoin steady as Japan holds rates at 1%, keeping the yen carry trade alive

The Bank of Japan left its benchmark at 1% and Governor Ueda's hawkish signals landed softly, since markets had already priced an October hike. Bitcoin held near $64,000.

The top 3

  1. Current Top Three Cryptocurrencies: As of July 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) leads with a market cap of approximately $1.3 trillion, followed by Ethereum (ETH) at around $232.5 billion, and Tether (USDT) at roughly $183.7 billion.
  2. Highest Historical Peak Market Caps: Bitcoin reached its all-time high market cap of $1.27 trillion in November 2021, while Ethereum peaked at $558 billion in November 2021, and XRP hit $127 billion in January 2018.
  3. Fastest Growing Cryptocurrencies (2021-2026): Hyperliquid (HYPE) is a standout newcomer, entering the top 100 and rising significantly since its November 2024 launch, while BNB has soared by over 500,000% since 2017.

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