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Bank of Japan rate meeting on Friday puts crypto markets on alert
Analysts are warning that the yen has fallen to its weakest level against the US dollar in roughly 40 years, a situation similar to mid-2024 when a surprise Bank of Japan rate rise caused global investors to unwind carry trades, which sharply pressured crypto prices. The Bank of Japan meets Friday to set its next rate decision.
Why it matters for the crypto market
A carry-trade unwind, where investors borrow cheaply in yen to buy higher-yielding assets including crypto, can cause rapid forced selling across risk markets, so the Bank of Japan meeting is a live volatility risk for Bitcoin and broader crypto.
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