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JPMorgan Alert: Is the Yen Carry Trade Unwind Back in Play? 🇯🇵⚠️
Big moves are happening in the macro landscape! JPMorgan now expects the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to hike rates twice in 2025, pushing policy rates to 1.25% by the end of 2026.
As we kick off 2026, the BoJ has already moved rates to 0.75%—their highest in 30 years. But why does this matter for the crypto market?
The Yen Carry Trade & Crypto Risk 📉🤔
For years, investors used the "Yen Carry Trade"—borrowing cheap Yen to fund high-growth assets like Bitcoin and Tech stocks. Here is how the shift affects us:
Rising Costs: As Japan hikes rates, the "cheap money" disappears. Borrowing costs rise, forcing investors to re-evaluate their high-risk positions.
Liquidity Shifts: A stronger Yen often leads to a global "de-risking" phase. If investors rush to repay Yen loans, it could trigger selling pressure across all risk assets, including BTC and ETH.
The Hedge Narrative: The big question for 2026 is whether Bitcoin will act as a "Risk-Off" hedge or be dragged down by the liquidity crunch.
My Strategy on Gate.io: 🛡️
Monitor USD/JPY: Keep a close eye on Yen strength. Significant drops in this pair often precede volatility in crypto.
Keep Dry Powder: I’m maintaining a GUSD/USDT reserve to capitalize on any short-term "de-leveraging" dips.
Risk Management: During macro shifts, I prioritize spot holdings over high-leverage trades.
What’s your take? Will Bitcoin remain resilient, or are we heading for another "BoJ-induced" market correction? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇