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Analyst Warns BOJ Liquidity Shock Could Hit Bitcoin Before Rate Decisions

TradingGain Newsroom·1d ago·27 Oct 2026, 13:12 UTC

UTXO analyst Duke Waldrop says a Bank of Japan liquidity shock could affect bitcoin. He explains how unwinding yen carry trades can drain liquidity from bitcoin's around-the-clock market. He also sees Metaplanet trading below its net asset value as a possible opportunity.

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Why it matters

Unwinding yen carry trades can pull liquidity from bitcoin, which trades 24/7.
The timing matters, since upcoming Fed and BOJ rate calls could add volatility.
Waldrop views Metaplanet trading below its net asset value as an opportunity.

What to watch next

Watch the upcoming Fed and Bank of Japan rate decisions for signs of stress in yen carry trades.

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