Japanese Finance Minister's remark that "there is absolute freedom to take bold actions" directly pushed the yen off its historic lows. Global traders now have to reconsider Japan's monetary policy—this sleeping dragon seems truly to be awakening.

Having just digested the Bank of Japan's recent "dovish rate hike," the Ministry of Finance struck unexpectedly again. Minister Shōzō Katō publicly declared that there is "absolute freedom" to take strong measures against speculative currency fluctuations. This is the most forceful official stance in recent years, causing the USD/JPY exchange rate to plunge immediately, dropping from high levels straight down to around 155.8, then repeatedly tugging around this government "red line."

This intervention warning carries significant weight. Katō explicitly referenced the joint statement with the U.S. Treasury in September 2025— in other words, Japan has received implicit signals from the U.S., indicating that they can act if they choose, with no major political obstacles remaining. The market is well aware that 155 is the bottom line for the Japanese government. Once broken, the shift from "bluffing" to real action with actual funds could happen at any moment.

Looking at the current global situation: economic uncertainty is soaring, central banks around the world are doing their own thing, and stability itself has become a luxury. Outside the traditional financial world, a new system of value stability is emerging—Decentralized USD (USDD). Unlike the yen's pursuit of exchange rate stability, USDD maintains its price stability through blockchain-based algorithms and over-collateralization mechanisms amid market volatility.