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Why Japan’s 3.8% bond shock is quietly setting a trap for Bitcoin
Japan’s 20-year auction cleared at 3.856% with slightly stronger coverage, shifting the next test to the BOJ.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 3 min read
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