Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 2.5% today
Analysis
Bitcoin rose 2.5% over the past 24 hours as macro and positioning narratives turned supportive, with CoinDesk noting BTC strengthened versus the yen after the Bank of Japan raised rates by 25 bps. Separately, The Block reported JPMorgan’s view that bitcoin could see more support than gold if ETF hedging pressure eases, reinforcing a constructive flow backdrop.
Contributing Factors (3)
Treasury Sanctions Crypto Exchange Behind Iran's Bitcoin Tolls on Hormuz Ships
OFAC says hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin moved through BitBank to the Revolutionary Guards in two months.
JPMorgan says bitcoin could get more support than gold if ETF hedging eases
Bitcoin could get more support than gold if investors reduce their ETF hedges, according to JPMorgan analysts.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates by 25 basis points. Bitcoin rises against yen
The yen declined after the BOJ hiked rates to the highest level in 31 years.
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