**Market Volatility Alert** šØ
A sudden rate hike by the BOJ has sparked market turmoil, with Nikkei reporting a possible move on December 18-19.
This unexpected news sent Japan's bond yields soaring, leading to a sharp decline in markets.
Historically, every time the BOJ raises rates, Bitcoin and altcoins experience significant price drops.
The BOJ's decision to tighten policy is expected to reduce the vast liquidity that has sustained markets for decades, triggering a pullback in carry trades.
Another factor contributing to market stress is the upcoming December 19 options expiry, which involves massive stock and ETF contracts worth trillions. š
These expiries can exert significant downward pressure on markets as positions settle.
The confluence of these two events has heightened downside risk, with potential for a flash crash if the BOJ does proceed with a rate hike.
However, if the rate hike is avoided, markets might rebound before month's end.
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