Markets are pricing a 98% probability that the Bank of Japan will hike interest rates on Dec 18–19.
Why does this matter for Bitcoin?
For decades, global investors used cheap Japanese Yen to fund risk assets like stocks and crypto (Yen Carry Trade). If rates rise, leveraged positions may unwind — forcing selling across risk assets, including BTC.
📉 Analysts warn a 20–30% correction is possible. This puts $70k–$75k as a realistic support zone if selling accelerates.
⚠️ This is not a crash — it’s a macro-driven correction. Long-term trend remains intact, but volatility is coming.
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> Bitcoin is currently under macro pressure due to global bond yields, inflation concerns, and cautious market sentiment.
A pullback toward the $70k–$75k range is possible and healthy, not a crash. This zone has strong historical demand and could act as a solid base for the next move.
Short-term volatility is expected, especially with global uncertainty around interest rates and Japan bond markets.
However, as long as BTC holds above the $68k–$70k support, the broader bullish structure remains intact.
This phase looks more like consolidation, not distribution.
Per technical charts, Ethereum’s price is hovering just above the 9-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of $3,166.96, indicating that Ethereum is attempting to maintain its recent bullish momentum. The second-largest crypto is testing the upper part of its range, and its ability to hold above the SMA level could signal further upward movement. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently at 53.88, suggesting that Ethereum is neither overbought nor oversold, providing room for potential price action in either direction.With the RSI hovering just above the neutral 50 mark, Ethereum appears to be in a consolidation phase, waiting for further momentum. If the RSI continues to move higher, it could signal that Ethereum is gearing up for a breakout, potentially targeting the next resistance zone.
The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) indicator also shows a positive value of 53.36, with the MACD line above the signal line, suggesting bullish momentum. The histogram is also in the positive, showing a growing buying interest. This, combined with the RSI’s neutral reading and the price’s position above the SMA, points to a potential upward move if Ethereum can break through its immediate resistance levels like $3,600. However, if the price falls back below the 9-day SMA, it could indicate a retreat toward lower support levels.
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📈 Major buyers are still active on every dip. 🟢 Long-term structure still bullish — as long as BTC stays above the key zones. 🔥 A clean breakout can send BTC toward $115K–$120K next.