2025-12-17 14:25:37 UTC

Bitcoin Traders Brace for Bank of Japan Rate Hike Amid Crypto Sell-Off

The Bank of Japan's expected rate hike to a 30-year high could unwind the yen carry trade, draining liquidity from risk assets like Bitcoin.
https://decrypt.co/352717/bitcoin-traders-brace-for-bank-of-japan-rate-hike-amid-crypto-sell-off

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