https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-traders-have-a-reason-to-watch-tuesday-s-boj-rate-decision-yen-shorts-are-at-a-nine-year-highContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-traders-have-a-reason-to-watch-tuesday-s-boj-rate-decision-yen-shorts-are-at-a-nine-year-highhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-traders-have-a-reason-to-watch-tuesday-s-boj-rate-decision-yen-shorts-are-at-a-nine-year-high#u137Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:26:41 +0000Bitcoin traders are closely monitoring Tuesday’s Bank of Japan rate decision, where a widely anticipated hike could trigger market volatility. Yen short positions have reached a nine-year high, raising risks of a sharp squeeze if the BOJ signals aggressive tightening. The move could disrupt carry trades and impact risk assets, including cryptocurrencies. The BOJ is expected to raise rates to 1.0% this month, the highest since 1995, with further increases projected by year-end.What's confirmed:The Bank of Japan is poised to raise its key interest rate to 1.0% on Tuesday, the highest level since