T. Rowe Price forecasts that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will implement more aggressive interest rate hikes than currently anticipated by the market. Portfolio manager Vincent Chung highlighted that Japan's economic performance has surpassed expectations, with persistent inflation and wage pressures. While the market anticipates a single rate hike in 2026, T. Rowe Price predicts two hikes. The BOJ's monetary policy decisions are closely watched as they can significantly impact cryptocurrency prices, potentially leading to volatility in altcoins. The BOJ's next policy move is expected to occur this month, rather than in January, as previously speculated.