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Japan's ¥15.4 Trillion Yen Defense Fades, Raising Bitcoin (BTC) Unwind Risk

COINOTAG·August 30, 2026·1 min read
Japan's ¥15.4 Trillion Yen Defense Fades, Raising Bitcoin (BTC) Unwind Risk

Japan spent ¥15.4 trillion defending the yen, yet it slid to 160.16 per dollar, raising Bitcoin carry-trade unwind risk. As the yen weakens, investors may unwind yen-funded crypto positions, pressuring BTC. Metaplanet remains bullish on Bitcoin despite the potential for volatility.

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