Japan Rate Hike Sparks Concern Over Bitcoin and XRP Price Volatility

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Japan’s potential rate hike has pushed the **fear and greed index** into overcaution as investors brace for **volatility** in Bitcoin and XRP. The Bank of Japan’s upcoming decision could raise borrowing costs, triggering unwinds in risk assets. Past hikes in 2024 and 2025 saw Bitcoin fall 10–30%. XRP, with its stable supply and payment use cases, may bounce back faster.
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