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.
Rick Rieder, Blackrock's CIO of Global Fixed Income, stated on June 15, 2026, that he believes bitcoin will go "considerably higher" over the long term despite its recent price drop of about 50% from its peak. Blackrock maintains a moderate bitcoin e...
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Dogecoin dropped about 2% as markets anticipate the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision. Bitcoin remains above $65,000 despite a Bank of Japan rate hike tightening global liquidity. Data shows over 100,000 tr...
BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term growth potential despite competition from AI stocks, income-focused investments, and credit markets. He highlighted that Bitcoin is competing for investor capital with fast-growin...
Solana (SOL) surged about 7% over two days, leading altcoin gains amid easing U.S.–Iran tensions that improved risk sentiment across global markets. The rally was driven by macro factors rather than Solana-specific news, with trading volume rising 24...
Solana (SOL) has gained 13% in the past week, nearing a key resistance level at $77 amid easing geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices. The upcoming Federal Reserve meeting and new chairman's stance on interest rates will be crucial for SOL's nex...
