Bitcoin traders have a reason to watch Tuesday's BOJ rate decision. Yen shorts are at a nine-year high
CoinDesk· Omkar Godbole· Jun 15, 2026 · 6:41 AM
A large build-up of speculative short positions in the yen raises the risk of a sharp short squeeze if the BOJ signals more aggressive tightening, potentially unwinding yen-funded carry trades that support risk assets.
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