Hawkish comments from the Bank of Japan sent shockwaves through crypto markets, triggering a sharp Bitcoin sell-off as traders reassess risk, while altcoins also slipped amid rising yield expectations.
BTC eyes 118.60-119.50K as a critical bounce zone; analysts say reclaiming it could signal short-term bullish momentum, while failure risks deeper correction and renewed volatility.
Bitcoin trades in a tightening range as volatility contracts; on-chain metrics, derivatives positioning and volume trends signal a likely directional breakout. Traders monitor key support and resistance for confirmation.