Markets Brace for Japan Rate Hike as Analysts Warn Bitcoin Price Could Crash by 20-30%

Markets brace for Japan rate hike as analysts warn Bitcoin price could crash by 20-30%

Bitcoin price alert: Markets brace as Japans BOJ plans a near-certain rate hike. Analysts warn Bitcoin could crash 20–30%, testing below $70,000. Historical data shows BTC drops 23–30% after prior hikes. Low liquidity, rising yields, and year-end uncertainty add pressure. Traders eye global capital flows and yen carry trade risks.

Bank of Japan Eyes Rate Hike Amid Yen Weakness

The post Bank of Japan Eyes Rate Hike Amid Yen Weakness appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Points: Bank of Japan might raise rates amid yen depreciation concerns. Potential rate increase to 0.75% foreseen. Market dynamics may impact Bitcoin valuations negatively. The Bank of Japan signals potential rate hikes this December amid yen weakening and rising inflation, with key discussions involving Governor Kazuo Ueda, following economist Alici…

Bitcoin plummeted below $85,000 today, but $600M in liquidations hides a much scarier macro catalyst

Bitcoin slipped below $85,000 overnight, triggering nearly $600 million in liquidated long positions across crypto markets within 24 hours as expectations mounted that the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates this week. As of press time, Bitcoin recovered slightly to around $86,000. The drop wiped out $218.7 million in Bitcoin long positions and $213...

Will Bitcoin Suffer A 20% Decline After Japan’s Rate Hike? Historical Patterns Suggest So

Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a 4% drop, falling below the $86,000 mark on Monday, as market speculation grows regarding the cryptocurrency’s future following the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) interest rate decision.  In a recent poll conducted from December 2 to 9, an overwhelming 90% of economists—63 out of 70—predicted that the BOJ would increase short-term interest rates from 0.50% to 0.75% at this week’s planned meeting. Experts Warn Of Impact From…