2026-03-31 19:06:53

JUST IN: Expectations of rate hikes are rising for the Fed and now also for the Bank of Japan. A weakening yen, rising bond yields, and the risk of a carry trade reversal represent a headwind for risk assets, including Bitcoin.

Yields on Japanese government bonds, with the 40 year yield above 4%, signal tightening conditions, and past experiences show that higher Japanese rates can trigger sharp sell offs in the cryptocurrency market.

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