The market is waking up to a heavy dose of macro reality this morning. While most were eyeing $BTC support levels, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) just threw a wrench in the gears by hiking interest rates to $0.75\%$, a three-decade high.

This isn't just about Japan; it’s a global liquidity signal. When the Yen gets stronger, the "carry trade" (where investors borrow cheap Yen to buy risky assets like crypto) starts to unwind. We’re seeing a direct impact on liquidity, with $BTC struggling to hold its ground as global capital becomes more expensive. The "Samurai Hike" is a reminder that what happens in Tokyo can often dictate the pace for Bitcoin more than we realize.



Takeaway: Watch the Dollar-Yen (USD/JPY) pair today; if the Yen continues to strengthen, expect further pressure on high-leverage crypto positions.

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