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Bitcoin’s average price response to Bank of Japan rate hikes was a 22.5% sell-off. Will BOJ’s upcoming policy decision trigger another BTC price crash? Since 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) has posted four major corrections after interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ), with declines ranging from 18% to 28%. This dynamic places renewed attention on the BOJ's June 16 policy decision.  Data currently point to a variety of pressures on BTC, with BTC whale distribution and exchange inflows possibly carrying more weight than Japanese monetary policy.   The relationship between BOJ policy and Bitcoin has gained attention because each rate increase since Japan ended its negative interest rate policy has been followed by a sizable correction.  Read more

XRP Ledger is becoming a global financial powerhouse. Mastercard, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, basically Wall Street, are vibing with the same bullish XRP price prediction. Should you follow? The post XRP Price Prediction: Wall Street Giants Into Ripple – Should You? appeared first on Cryptonews.

A $53 million Bitcoin short position from a trader on Hyperliquid DEX could be a sign that pro traders expect BTC downside this week. Key takeaways: A Hyperliquid whale’s $53 million Bitcoin short and its bets against silver suggest a cautious outlook for global markets. Traders remain on edge as the US and Israel-Iran war and upcoming US jobs data drive risk-averse behavior this week. Read more

Bitcoin bulls face an uphill battle to turn the March options expiry in their favor, requiring a 6% price rally to $75,000 before Friday. Key takeaways: Over 90% of Bitcoin call options may expire worthless if the price fails to break above $71,000 by Friday. Traders fear rising inflation and worsening credit conditions as the US and Israel-Iran war continues. Read more

Ethereum has been described by William Mougayar as a public good akin to the Internet. His framework values captured fees, wide flow value across apps and markets, and trust surplus from lower verification costs and counterparty risk, as dependency on the settlement layer grows over years, globally. The post Ethereum Is Emerging as a Global Public Good – and That Changes How It Should Be Valued, Says William Mougayar appeared first on Cryptonews.