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Bitcoin Faces 20% Plunge Risk as Yen Carry Trade Unwind Accelerates

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  • Surging Japanese bond yields and a rallying yen threaten a massive $500 billion carry trade unwind.
  • Historically, rapid yen appreciation triggers risk-asset selloffs, exposing Bitcoin to potential drawdowns of up to 20% toward $62,000 as global liquidity contracts ahead of the Bank of Japan's rate decision.
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