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Key Insights BOJ-induced uncertainty could fuel a bearish Bitcoin price trend this week. Why the upcoming BOJ rate hike may be priced in and why the downside could be minimal. Bitcoin liquidation profile: Here’s a look at the potential pain points according to exchange liquidation data. Bitcoin market sentiment descended deeper into gear and greed sentiment this weekend. The upcoming interest rate decision by the Bank of Japan was the primary factor behind that outcome. The markets have been over the edge, with numerous investors predicting potential market contagion if the BOJ raises rates. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe believes that Bitcoin price will likely embark on a significant downturn and a sizable liquidity sweep this week. Analyst’s take on Bitcoin this week/ source: X courtesy of Michaël van de Poppe Bitcoin price already embarked on a sizable retracement from north of $94,000 on Wednesday to $88,749 at press time. This bearish outcome suggests that investors were already exiting their positions in anticipation of the upcoming disruption. The fact that the BOJ has been making headlines for the better part of the last 2 weeks raises questions regarding the potential impact. Bitcoin Price Impact Could be Limited if Investors Price in the BOJ interest rate disruption The currently declining Bitcoin price tag suggests that a potential BOJ rate hike might be priced in. This latest BTC price drop may signal that investors were already acting ahead of the main event. Moreover, the king of cryptocurrencies has already been heavily discounted in Q4. Its current price level was almost down by 30% compared to its highest price point in October this year. Long-term holders and smart money have been exiting their BTC positions over the last few months. This means the potential downside may not be as severe. Although Van De…

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