This could re-trigger more tension between US & China impacting tariffs AGAIN, meaning markets will feel the pain
Bianca Royale
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Bullish
๐จ GLOBAL OIL SHOCK | GEOPOLITICS IGNITE ๐จ The second ship seized by the U.S. near Venezuela has now been identified as Chinese-owned โ and the cargo wasnโt small. ๐ข๏ธ 1.8 MILLION BARRELS ๐ป๐ช Venezuelaโs highest-grade crude: Merey 16 ๐จ๐ณ Destination: China This wasnโt just a tanker. This was a statement. โ ๏ธ WHY THIS MATTERS Merey 16 is Venezuelaโs crown-jewel blend โ heavy, high-value, and critical for complex refineries. Losing 1.8M barrels isnโt a rounding error; itโs a supply-chain shock. Now zoom out ๐ U.S. enforcement tightening near Venezuela China deeply embedded in sanctioned energy flows Oil trade colliding head-on with geopolitics This is no longer about oil alone. This is about power, pressure, and control of energy routes. ๐ THE BIGGER PICTURE Energy sanctions are being actively enforced, not just threatened ChinaโVenezuela oil ties are in the crosshairs Every seized barrel tightens the global supply narrative Markets donโt wait for press conferences. They reprice risk instantly. ๐ MARKET IMPLICATIONS Bullish pressure on crude Rising geopolitical premium Volatility back on the table for energy-linked names Energy is once again a weapon, not just a commodity. ๐ฅ When tankers get seized, ๐ฅ barrels get scarcer, ๐ฅ and markets get nervous. Watch the ships. Watch the straits. Watch the price. $LIGHT {alpha}(560x477c2c0459004e3354ba427fa285d7c053203c0e) $FOLKS {alpha}(560xff7f8f301f7a706e3cfd3d2275f5dc0b9ee8009b) $PIPPIN {future}(PIPPINUSDT)
pity, its not his decision to make.... so dream on
Khan3223
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Bullish
๐ฅ๐บ๐ธ *PRESIDENT TRUMP: MASSIVE RATE CUTS COMING* Trump signals that major interest rate cuts could be on the way โ urging markets to get ready for a dramatic shift in monetary policy. $BNB
Hi Mr M, awesome analysis. IMO- BOJ decision is the last bit of market moving data for this year, in a few hours we will know, 25bps cut high prob.Its been hyped,so definate MMover
MeowAlert
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๐ญ $BTC Prints a Big Red Candle โ Real Breakdown or Just Another Trap? ๐ญ
That big red 4H candle has everyone calling breakdown, but when you step back and look at the full picture, this move feels more like a trap than real damage.
Before the drop, BTC printed a strong green CPI candle. On the surface it looked bullish, but technically it was just a reaction candle. Price moved fast, but couldnโt hold higher levels. No real follow-through, no acceptance. That usually comes before trouble.
After CPI, confidence kicked in. Late longs started entering, leverage slowly rebuilt, and price stayed heavy. Open interest was rising, but price wasnโt going anywhere. That setup rarely ends clean.
The red candle that followed wasnโt panic selling. It was leverage getting flushed. Open interest dropped into the move, long/short ratios reset, and futures pricing turned defensive. That tells me positions were forced out, not that smart money suddenly flipped bearish.
The ETF and CME action backs this up. BTC moved up after CPI while CME was closed, which created an upside gap at the US open. When CME and ETFs opened, price failed to hold that gap and sold off in the first hour. Thatโs selling into expectation, not real demand.
๐ My take is simple: BTC trapped both sides. First it trapped late longs with the CPI reaction candle, then it scared everyone with a heavy red one. Direction still isnโt decided.
CPI cooling helped sentiment, but traders and smart money are staying more cautious around the upcoming BOJ decision, treating it as the real short-term risk event rather than fully committing based only on CPI.
For now, this still looks temporary, not a breakdown. Leverage is cleaner, fear is higher, and price is waiting for clarity.
Market wants patience here, not rush.
If this research helped you, definitely like and follow Meow โ no hype, just real data and logic.
you called the exaxt top & bottom of BTC, you know exactly how the market reacts,the next move...yet u stuck on Binance write to earn- dnt waste your talent, call it, get rich,
ALISHBA SOZAR
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IโM 99% CERTAIN IโVE FIGURED OUT WHO CREATED BITCOIN.
Iโm not just guessing, I have solid proof to back this up.
Thereโs a trail of facts that keeps lining up, no matter how hard you try to ignore itโฆ
Crypto holders, hear me out.
Hereโs who I think Satoshi Nakamoto is:
Iโm talking about Hal Finney.
Hal was one of the first people ever to receive Bitcoin.
The first transaction from Satoshi went to him.
That alone already puts him in a microscopic group.
But it goes deeper.
Hal was a world class cryptographer, a cypherpunk OG, and a contributor to PGP years before Bitcoin existed.
He had the exact technical skillset needed to design Bitcoin from scratch, including proof-of-work systems that look way too similar to BTCโs design.
Now hereโs where it gets uncomfortable.
Hal lived a few blocks away from a man literally named Dorian Satoshi Nakamoto.
Thatโs not a conspiracy, thatโs literally public record.
If you were trying to pick a pseudonym that wouldnโt draw attention to yourself, what better camouflage than someone down the street?
Writing style analysis is another rabbit holeโฆ
When you compare Halโs emails, forum posts, and code comments to Satoshiโs writings, the overlap in tone, structure, and phrasing is hard to unsee. Same dry humor.
Same clarity and same discipline.
Timing matters tooโฆ
Satoshi vanished from the internet right around the time Halโs ALS symptoms worsened.
As Halโs health declined, Satoshi went silent forever.
No dramatic exit. No goodbye post. Heโs justโฆ gone.
And maybe the most telling detail of all:
Hal mined early Bitcoin, and alot of it.
But those coins were never moved. Ever.
No cash-out, no temptation, no exit scam.
Exactly what youโd expect from someone who didnโt build Bitcoin for money.
Today, he would be worth a staggering $100 billion dollars.
Hal once said he believed Bitcoin could become a global reserve asset.
Satoshi designed it that way.
Was Hal definitely Satoshi? Nobody can 100% prove it.
But if Satoshi was a single person, and not a group, Hal Finney checks more boxes than anyone else.
And maybe thatโs the point.
Bitcoin didnโt need a CEO, it just needed an idea.
And the person behind it made sure the idea outlived them.
Btw i called the exact bitcoin bottom at $16k three years ago and also the top at $126k and iโll call my next move publicly like i do all the time.
they raiswd rates in january 2025 and possible 25bps in a few days.This news has become so stale, its nauseating.maybe MM are also aware & will not be surpriswd when it happens
Raz55
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#Japan Is About to Break the Zero-Rate Era โ Markets Are Watching Closely
For the first time in years, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) is signaling a high probability of an interest rate hike this December โ and this could be a major turning point for global markets, including crypto.
After decades of ultra-loose monetary policy, Japan is finally seeing sustained inflation, rising wages, and stronger domestic demand. These factors are putting pressure on the BoJ to move away from emergency-level rates and normalize policy.
๐ Why this matters for crypto & global markets: โข A BoJ rate hike could strengthen the Japanese Yen, impacting global liquidity โข Tighter monetary conditions may trigger short-term volatility across risk assets โข Bitcoin and altcoins often react sharply when a major central bank changes direction โข Reduced yen carry trade could cause capital shifts across equities and crypto
๐ The bigger picture: If the BoJ hikes rates, it would mark the end of an era โ Japan joining other central banks in fighting inflation rather than stimulating growth. Historically, such policy shifts create market shake-ups before new trends emerge.
โก What traders are watching on Binance: โข Yen strength vs USD โข Bitcoin volatility around macro announcements โข Liquidity rotation from traditional markets into crypto ๐ Bottom line: A December rate hike by the Bank of Japan could act as a macro catalyst, increasing volatility but also opening new trading opportunities. Smart investors stay informed, not emotional #BankOfJapan #interestrates #CryptoMacro #Bitcoin #Binance #JPY #GlobalMarkets $BNB {spot}(BNBUSDT) $ETH {spot}(ETHUSDT) $XRP {spot}(XRPUSDT)
WOW, TY for the heads up! maybe MM sre also privie to your special news aswell,& maybe priced it in already.Surely there will be volatilify, not your hyped article though
Maria BNB
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Bullish
๐จ๐ฅ #BREAKING | JAPAN SHOCKWAVE INCOMING ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ฅ๐จ
The Bank of Japan just dropped a macro bomb ๐ฃ ๐ Interest rates set to rise to 75 BASIS POINTS within the next 3 DAYS
This is NOT business as usual. This is a historic policy shift from one of the most dovish central banks on Earth โ and the ripple effects could be MASSIVE ๐
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โ ๏ธ WHY THIS MATTERS (READ CAREFULLY)
For years, Japan has been the global liquidity engine: โข Cheap yen โข Carry trades โข Easy money fueling stocks & crypto
Now? That era is CRACKING.
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๐ช๏ธ IMMEDIATE MARKET IMPACT
๐ฏ๐ต JPY Volatility EXPLOSION โข Yen strengthening = carry trades unwinding โข Forced deleveraging across global markets
๐ Global Liquidity TIGHTENS โข Less cheap capital flowing into risk assets โข Pressure on high-beta equities & altcoins
๐ Equities & Bonds on EDGE โข Nikkei turbulence โข Global indices react to sudden tightening โข Bond yields spike, volatility follows
๐ช CRYPTO = HIGH VOLATILITY ZONE โข Short-term shakeouts likely โข Liquidity-driven flush โ opportunity for smart money โข Only strong narratives survive
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๐ฅ WHAT SMART TRADERS ARE WATCHING
๐ฅ Liquidity sweeps ๐ฅ Forced liquidations ๐ฅ Panic selling = accumulation zones ๐ฅ Rotation into select high-momentum plays
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๐ ALTCOINS IN FOCUS
Eyes locking on: ๐ฅ $ACE ๐ฅ $FORM ๐ฅ $EPIC
When macro volatility hits, capital doesnโt disappear โ it ROTATES. Projects with momentum + narrative can outperform HARD once the dust settles.
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๐ง FINAL WORD
This is a make-or-break macro moment. Weak hands will panic. Strong hands will position early.
๐ข Volatility is not the enemy โ UNPREPARED TRADERS ARE.
Buckle up. The next 72 hours could reshape the market landscape ๐๐ {spot}(ACEUSDT) {spot}(FORMUSDT) {spot}(EPICUSDT) #USNonFarmPayrollReport #TrumpTariffs #USJobsData #WriteToEarnUpgrade
Iโve been thinking about this for a long time, so I thought Iโd share it with you.
I keep asking myself: what is left that can actually pump crypto now?
Weโve already had almost every bullish catalyst:
We had a pro crypto US government. We had ETFs. We had Saylor buying billions he almost $2B in the last two weeks. We had institutional demand and DATs We were expecting rate cuts to pump the market. we got three consecutive rate cuts, and still nothing happened.
At the same time, Gold, Silver, Nasdaq and SPX are all at all-time highs. Historically, crypto moves with the same macro and liquidity forces.
But this time, crypto just didnโt perform.
When I think about all this, one question keeps coming up:
What does crypto actually need to move?
Or are we simply at a stage where all the good news is already priced in, and price now needs time rather than news?
A GREEDY 75X & that to CROSS.... GREED IS A PORTFOLIO KILLER- the problem is within you, only u can fix it
BNB_Belle
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๐ญ I just got LIQUIDATED! Guys, please help ๐ How can I recover from this? ๐ฐ ๐ Coin: $ENA Any tips, advice, or support is welcome ๐ฅบ๐ Donโt leave me hangingโฆ ๐ณ๐
๐จ Hold tight, fam! The Bank of Japan just dropped a 0.75% interest rate hike bomb ๐ฃโthe highest in 30 YEARS!
I was bracing for a tiny 0.25%โ0.50% nudgeโฆ but nope, BOJ came in full throttle ๐ ๐ ๐ $BNB This move is huge and could shake markets worldwide ๐๐ฅ Crypto, forex, stocksโyou name it. $SOL Who else is recalculating their positions right now? ๐ง๐ธ
AWESOME ARTICLE! Lets hope all the CLICKBAIT CROWD READ THIS ARTICLE & get educated!! Thank you Mr Meow
MeowAlert
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๐ผ Everyone Panicking Over BOJ โ But Does It Actually Matter for $BTC ? Guys, Use Logic Not Fear ๐
Before panicking, understand what really moves Bitcoin vs what is just headline fear.
Yes, BOJ rate news sounds big, but Japanโs direct influence on crypto is small. Almost no one trades BTC using yen-based stablecoins (yen based stablecoin market cap only ~$17M). Real crypto liquidity comes from USD stablecoins and US ETFs, not yen. What BOJ news actually does is trigger fear and flush leverage โ and that already happened.
Yesterday BTC dropped fast from $90.5k to $87.5k, printed a sharp wick, then recovered. Today price again traded near $89.5k. That move already priced the BOJ fear. Weak hands and over-leveraged traders got punished โ which is actually healthy.
Now watch 9:30am ET (US market open): ๐ธIf BTC dumps after 9:30am, real panic is present ๐ธIf BTC stays stable or bounces, BOJ is just noise, not bearish
Timing matters. The BOJ decision is on 18โ19 Dec, but US Job data (16 Dec) and US CPI (18 Dec) matter far more. These decide Fed policy, yields, and ETF flows โ the real drivers of BTC direction.
๐ผ My clear take: ๐ธBOJ = short-term fear + leverage reset ๐ธThat reset is already done ๐ธNext direction depends on jobs + CPI, not Japan
This is not crypto ending. This is overreaction after over-leverage. Hope this helps.
If you found this helpful, definitely like and follow.
USA,1 of the largest economies in the world droped rates for 3rd time this year &? For those understanding, int rates are an indicator of market behaviour, not the be all & end all
BeInCrypto Global
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Bank of Japan Rate Hike Could Trigger 20-30% Bitcoin Decline as Markets Price 98% Probability
Markets are bracing for a potentially pivotal week for Bitcoin as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) heads into its December 18โ19 policy meeting. Expectations point to a near-certain rate hike.
Prediction markets and macro analysts alike are converging on the same conclusion: Japan is poised to raise rates by 25 basis points. Such a move could reverberate far beyond its domestic bond market and into global risk assets, especially Bitcoin.
Bank of Japan Rate Hike Puts Bitcoinโs Liquidity Sensitivity Back in Focus
Polymarket is currently assigning a 98% probability of a BOJ hike, with a measly 2% wagering that policymakers will hold interest rates steady.
BOJ Interest Rate Probabilities. Source: Polymarket
The general sentiment among crypto analysts is that this is not good for Bitcoin, with the pioneer crypto already trading below the $90,000 psychological level.
If implemented, the move would take Japanโs policy rate to 75 basis points, a level not seen in nearly two decades. While modest by global standards, the shift is significant because Japan has long been the worldโs primary source of inexpensive leverage.
For decades, institutions borrowed yen at ultra-low rates and deployed that capital into global equities, bonds, and crypto, a strategy known as the yen carry trade. That trade is now under threat.
โFor decades, the Yen has been the #1 currency people would borrow & convert into other currencies & assetsโฆ That carry trade is diminishing now, as Japanese bond yields are rising rapidly,โ wrote analyst Mister Crypto.
If yields continue to climb, leveraged positions funded in yen may be unwound, forcing investors to sell risk assets to repay debt.
Liquidity Fears Grow Amid Bitcoinโs BOJ Track Record
The historical backdrop is fueling anxiety in crypto markets. Bitcoin is currently trading at $88,956, down 1.16% in the last 24 hours.
However, traders are focused less on the current price and more on what has happened after previous BOJ hikes.
In March 2024, the price of Bitcoin fell by roughly 23%.
In July 2024, it dropped around 25%.
ย Following the January 2025 hike, BTC slid more than 30%.
Against this backdrop, several traders see a troubling pattern, urging investors to brace for volatility this week.
โEvery time Japan hikes rates, Bitcoin dumps 20โ25%. Next week, they will hike rates to 75 bps again. If the pattern holds, BTC will dump below $70,000 on December 19. Position accordingly,โ cautioned analyst 0xNobler.
This week, therefore, analysts see the Bank of Japan as the biggest threat to the Bitcoin price, with a play to $70,000 now in the cards.
Similar projections have been echoed across crypto-focused accounts, with repeated references to a potential drop below $70,000 if history rhymes. Such a move would constitute a 20% drop below current levels.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance. Source: TradingView Regime Shift or Liquidity Shock? Why Traders Are Split on the BOJโFed Policy Mix
Yet not everyone agrees that a BOJ hike spells inevitable downside. A competing macro narrative argues that Japanโs tightening, when paired with US Federal Reserve rate cuts, could ultimately be bullish for the crypto market.
Macro analyst Quantum Ascend framed the situation as a regime shift rather than a liquidity shock.
According to this view, Fed cuts would inject dollar liquidity and weaken the USD, while gradual BOJ hikes would strengthen the yen without meaningfully destroying global liquidity.
The result, Quantum Ascend argues, is capital rotation into risk assets with asymmetric upside, cryptoโs โsweet spot.โ
Still, near-term conditions remain fragile. The Great Martis cautioned that bond markets are already forcing the BOJโs hand.
โThis could trigger the carry trade unwind and cause havoc in equities,โ the analyst warned.
The analyst also pointed to broadening tops in major stock indices and globally rising yields as signs of mounting stress.
Meanwhile, Bitcoinโs price action reflects the uncertainty. The pioneer cryptoโs price has been largely flat through December, marking what analysts call a very choppy period into the end of the year.
Specifically, analyst Daan Crypto Trades cites low liquidity and limited conviction ahead of year-end holidays.
With equities flashing topping signals, yields breaking higher, and Bitcoin historically sensitive to Japan-driven liquidity shifts, the BOJโs decision is shaping up to be one of the most consequential macro catalysts of the year.
Whether it triggers another sharp drawdown or sets the stage for a post-volatility crypto rally may depend less on the hike itself and more on how global liquidity responds in the weeks that follow.
@Binance BiBi , article suggests btc dropped 30% in january 2025 after BOJ rate hike, plz verify for author
BeInCrypto Global
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Bank of Japan Rate Hike Could Trigger 20-30% Bitcoin Decline as Markets Price 98% Probability
Markets are bracing for a potentially pivotal week for Bitcoin as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) heads into its December 18โ19 policy meeting. Expectations point to a near-certain rate hike.
Prediction markets and macro analysts alike are converging on the same conclusion: Japan is poised to raise rates by 25 basis points. Such a move could reverberate far beyond its domestic bond market and into global risk assets, especially Bitcoin.
Bank of Japan Rate Hike Puts Bitcoinโs Liquidity Sensitivity Back in Focus
Polymarket is currently assigning a 98% probability of a BOJ hike, with a measly 2% wagering that policymakers will hold interest rates steady.
BOJ Interest Rate Probabilities. Source: Polymarket
The general sentiment among crypto analysts is that this is not good for Bitcoin, with the pioneer crypto already trading below the $90,000 psychological level.
If implemented, the move would take Japanโs policy rate to 75 basis points, a level not seen in nearly two decades. While modest by global standards, the shift is significant because Japan has long been the worldโs primary source of inexpensive leverage.
For decades, institutions borrowed yen at ultra-low rates and deployed that capital into global equities, bonds, and crypto, a strategy known as the yen carry trade. That trade is now under threat.
โFor decades, the Yen has been the #1 currency people would borrow & convert into other currencies & assetsโฆ That carry trade is diminishing now, as Japanese bond yields are rising rapidly,โ wrote analyst Mister Crypto.
If yields continue to climb, leveraged positions funded in yen may be unwound, forcing investors to sell risk assets to repay debt.
Liquidity Fears Grow Amid Bitcoinโs BOJ Track Record
The historical backdrop is fueling anxiety in crypto markets. Bitcoin is currently trading at $88,956, down 1.16% in the last 24 hours.
However, traders are focused less on the current price and more on what has happened after previous BOJ hikes.
In March 2024, the price of Bitcoin fell by roughly 23%.
In July 2024, it dropped around 25%.
ย Following the January 2025 hike, BTC slid more than 30%.
Against this backdrop, several traders see a troubling pattern, urging investors to brace for volatility this week.
โEvery time Japan hikes rates, Bitcoin dumps 20โ25%. Next week, they will hike rates to 75 bps again. If the pattern holds, BTC will dump below $70,000 on December 19. Position accordingly,โ cautioned analyst 0xNobler.
This week, therefore, analysts see the Bank of Japan as the biggest threat to the Bitcoin price, with a play to $70,000 now in the cards.
Similar projections have been echoed across crypto-focused accounts, with repeated references to a potential drop below $70,000 if history rhymes. Such a move would constitute a 20% drop below current levels.
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Performance. Source: TradingView Regime Shift or Liquidity Shock? Why Traders Are Split on the BOJโFed Policy Mix
Yet not everyone agrees that a BOJ hike spells inevitable downside. A competing macro narrative argues that Japanโs tightening, when paired with US Federal Reserve rate cuts, could ultimately be bullish for the crypto market.
Macro analyst Quantum Ascend framed the situation as a regime shift rather than a liquidity shock.
According to this view, Fed cuts would inject dollar liquidity and weaken the USD, while gradual BOJ hikes would strengthen the yen without meaningfully destroying global liquidity.
The result, Quantum Ascend argues, is capital rotation into risk assets with asymmetric upside, cryptoโs โsweet spot.โ
Still, near-term conditions remain fragile. The Great Martis cautioned that bond markets are already forcing the BOJโs hand.
โThis could trigger the carry trade unwind and cause havoc in equities,โ the analyst warned.
The analyst also pointed to broadening tops in major stock indices and globally rising yields as signs of mounting stress.
Meanwhile, Bitcoinโs price action reflects the uncertainty. The pioneer cryptoโs price has been largely flat through December, marking what analysts call a very choppy period into the end of the year.
Specifically, analyst Daan Crypto Trades cites low liquidity and limited conviction ahead of year-end holidays.
With equities flashing topping signals, yields breaking higher, and Bitcoin historically sensitive to Japan-driven liquidity shifts, the BOJโs decision is shaping up to be one of the most consequential macro catalysts of the year.
Whether it triggers another sharp drawdown or sets the stage for a post-volatility crypto rally may depend less on the hike itself and more on how global liquidity responds in the weeks that follow.
DO YOU KNOW- WEAK FUNDEMANTALS,FAKE HYPE, MOOMSHOT DREAMS, NO REAL KNOWLEDGE- KILL PORTFOLIOS KILL PORTFOLIOS KILL PORTFOLIOS
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๐จ DO YOU KNOW? ๐จ IN 2022, JUST $1,000 IN $LUNC EXPLODED TO $119,000 ๐คฏ๐ฅ THATโS THE POWER OF A REAL MOONSHOT WHEN THE MARKET TURNS! IS HISTORY READY TO REPEAT AGAIN? ๐ $ZEC $LUNA
CROSS 20X....lol WHAT U SHOULD DO- 1.STOP BEING GREEDY 2.GAMBLERS SHOULD STAY IN THE CASINO 3.LEARN
ANAYA KHAN 003
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Bearish
$MYX {future}(MYXUSDT) Big losses I lose everything in this fffffffffffffkkkkkkkkk coin my wallet is empty please suggest me what should I do๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
LOL- COPY PASTE ARTICLE, but your info is so wrong- BOJ meeting scheduled for 19 December 2025, 80% prob of rate hike, nothing confirmed.... FAKE NEWS,bcarefull what u copy paste
Zohaib Mushtaq05
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๐ฏ๐ตโ ๏ธ JAPAN JUST SHOCKED THE GLOBAL MARKETSโฆ โฆand thatโs WHY BITCOIN DUMPED TODAY ๐
While most traders on Binance were waiting for a BTC PUMP ๐ ๐ โLONG BITCOIN! EASY MONEY!โ
๐ฅ Reality check: Those longs got LIQUIDATED ๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค๐ค
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๐ผ๐ป PandaTraders CALLED THE BTC SHORT โ WITH A REAL REASON Not luck. Not manipulation. ๐ MACRO + LIQUIDITY MOVE.
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๐ฏ๐ต๐ WHAT DID JAPAN DO? Japan raised interest rates to the HIGHEST level in 30 YEARS.