Impact of Japan’s Economic Shifts on Bitcoin: Is the Next Crypto Market Crash Coming?

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

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  1. Trouble Looming From Japan
  2. Carry Trade Re-emergence
  3. Impact on Bitcoin Price Action


    4. The cryptocurrency industry, led by Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), has been attempting to recover from the recent global market crash. The rising correlation divergence between major stock indexes and Bitcoin has increased fear of further crypto capitulation.

    Trouble Looming From Japan

    According to most researchers, the recent global market crash emanated from Japan’s sudden rise in interest rates after nearly two decades of retaining them in the negative zone. The Japanese government has kept its interest rates below zero for around 17 years to stimulate its economy. However, the notable rise in global inflation has compelled the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to increase its interest rates twice this year, although they remain relatively low compared to their peers.

    Carry Trade Re-emergence

    As the Japanese Yen weakened over 5 percent in the past week, analysts have warned that there has been a significant spike in carry trades, alternatively known as currency hedging.

    Global central banks are now shifting toward easing, barring the BOJ, which will keep rates low relative to peers. That means the carry trade is poised to return, provided equity markets and the Chinese currency remain stable.Mary Nicola, Markets Live Strategist.

    Impact on Bitcoin Price Action

    Bitcoin price has been trapped in a falling trend since March this year despite institutional investors’ notable spike in demand. However, a possible market crash triggered by the ballooning carry trades could highly impact the entire crypto industry. Nonetheless, the anticipated interest rate cuts in the United States are a recipe for a major crypto-bullish uproar at the end of this year.

    The economic changes in Japan and the potential re-emergence of carry trades could significantly impact the global crypto market. Investors should closely monitor central bank speeches and interest rate changes to assess potential risks and opportunities.

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