BOJ Rate Hike Sparks Yen Weakness and Bond Yield Surge
TL;DR
Bitcoin and ether surged past key levels following the Bank of Japan's rate hike to 2%, the highest since 2006, which, along with softer US inflation data, boosted risk appetite and supported broader market gains. Despite volatile trading and high leverage, the macroeconomic environment has improved sentiment, with Bitcoin's price targeting $143,000 according to Citigroup, though caution remains due to market fragility.
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