The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its interest rate to 1%, the highest since 1995, which could trigger a sharp short squeeze on yen due to record speculative short positions. This may lead to a stronger yen and unwind yen-funded carry trades that support risk assets, including bitcoin. A similar scenario in 2024 caused bitcoin to plunge from $65,000 to $50,000. Investors should watch for BOJ Governor Ueda's signals on future tightening pace, as a more aggressive stance could cause broad market volatility and hit crypto markets hard.
Bitcoin traded near $64,500 as trading volume declined and market sentiment remained cautious despite stable on-chain activity and exchange outflows. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index stayed at 'extreme fear,' indicating low investor confidence. While tr...
Bitcoin's price slightly fell to $64,164, reflecting broader market caution as equity indices and financial indicators like the US 10-year yield and DXY suggest tighter conditions. Meanwhile, Ethereum gained 2.09% to $1,908, showing selective investo...
Bitcoin recently rallied to $65,086, its highest close since late June, driven mainly by softer US inflation data that lowered expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes. However, Bitfinex reports that this rally lacks sustained spot buying and depe...
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has identified a potential "inverted head and shoulders" bottom pattern in Bitcoin's price, suggesting a possible shift in momentum. However, he cautions that the pattern is unconventional and not yet confirmed. Meanwhile,...
Ethereum rose 3.17% to $1,923.53, outperforming Bitcoin's modest 0.18% gain to $64,588.87, signaling an early rotation toward large-cap altcoins. Despite this, overall market activity slowed, with declines in DeFi, stablecoin, and derivatives trading...
