Macro Analyst: Bitcoin (BTC) Will Fall Below $70,000 Due to Japan's Hawkish Policy
Macro analysts warn that Bitcoin (BTC) could drop below $70,000 if the Bank of Japan (BoJ) raises interest rates on Friday, December 19th. Historically, BoJ rate hikes have been a bearish signal for high-risk assets like Bitcoin.
Analyst AndrewBTC highlighted that previous BoJ hikes in March 2024, July 2024, and January 2025 were followed by BTC price corrections of approximately 23%, 26%, and 31%, respectively. The core of this analysis is Japan's role in global liquidity. A rate hike typically strengthens the yen, increasing the cost of borrowing and investing in high-risk assets. This often forces traders to unwind "yen carry trades," reducing global market liquidity and putting downward pressure on Bitcoin as investors de-risk.
Analyst EX stated that in this macro environment, Bitcoin would "break below $70,000." Technically, Bitcoin's daily chart shows a classic bear flag pattern forming after its sharp drop from the $105,000-$110,000 range in November. A confirmed break below the flag's lower trendline could trigger a new downwave with a measured target zone between $70,000 and $72,500, a level echoed by other analysts recently.
cointelegraph_中文12/15 07:44