Crypto companies in Japan have entered a market share race with expectations of regulatory relaxation. With new products, leveraged trading, and ease of investment, investor interest is increasing, and the country is once again on its way to becoming one of the global crypto hubs.
At the end of July, Japanese investors’ crypto assets hit a record 5 trillion yen (approximately $33 billion). This represents a 25% increase in just one month. The price of Bitcoin had only risen 15% during the same period. At the end of September, the total amount slightly decreased to 4.9 trillion yen.
Coincheck CEO Satoshi Hasuo pointed out the sector’s potential, saying, “The number of people with securities accounts is three times the number of people with crypto accounts. This is a huge opportunity.” Bitbank CEO Noriyuki Hirosue stated that the Trump administration’s crypto-friendly approach has prompted the Japanese government to take similar steps.
With the planned new regulations, the taxation of crypto earnings may become the same as that of stocks, and crypto ETFs and tax-free investment vehicles may come to the fore.
These reforms are expected to come into effect in 2026 or 2027.SBI VC Trade plans to increase its current 2x leverage ratio to 5-10x and offer lending services via the USDC stablecoin. Crypto ETF products are also on the way.
This market volatility indicates that Japanese investors are moving away from low-yield bonds towards high-risk investments. However, experts remind us that crypto is inherently extremely volatile.
