Japan's Nikkei 225 futures opened higher, gaining 0.7% in early trading today. The move reflects broader positive sentiment in Asian equity markets, which often signals appetite for riskier assets including crypto. When traditional markets like Japan's equity index show strength in early sessions, it typically suggests institutional investors are feeling more confident. This kind of upside momentum can carry through to digital asset trading, especially if the rally sustains through the US market open. Worth keeping an eye on how this Asian strength translates into Bitcoin and altcoin performance across the day.