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Will Bitcoin and Altcoins Crash Following Bank of Japan Rate Hike This week?
Bitcoin and the overall altcoin market have registered strong comeback after an early sell-off on Monday. This recovery comes amid growing euphoria around the Donald Trump inauguration as well as strong demand for TRUMP meme coins. However, investors are likely to undertake a cautious stand with Bank of Japan’s rate hike decision.
Bitcoin and Altcoins Subject to Macro Developments
Bitcoin price has seen massive volatility in the last 24 hours, falling under $100K levels, and then forming a 10% god candle to an all-time high around $110K. The euphoria around the launch of TRUMP meme coins supported by Donald Trump inauguration on Monday has been the cause of volatility. Crypto market analyst Rekt Capital stated that Bitcoin needs a weekly close above $104,740 to confirm fresh all-time highs moving ahead.
Commenting on his chart further, the analyst added: “A Weekly Close below red and it’s possible BTC could pullback again, however likely for a shallower retrace compared to the one of mid-December 2024”.
Furthermore, macro developments like dropping core CPI and strong US jobs data have also contributed to the rally. Investors will now be closely watching the Bank of Japan’s interest rate decision this Friday, as it plans to take rates to a 17-year high. Following today’s breakout, technical charts suggest that Bitcoin price rally to $158,000 is still in play.
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— Titan of Crypto (@Washigorira) January 20, 2025
Altcoins Market Sees Strong Recovery
The overall crypto market liquidations have soared to $1.24 billion of which Bitcoin liquidations are just $204 million, as per the Coinglass data. Thus, the altcoin space is facing even deeper correction with the TRUMP and MELANIA meme coin launch.
The Ethereum price is up 8% today after Donald Trump’s DeFi project World Liberty Financial purchased a large number of ETH coins in the last 24 hours. The good this is that the altcoin season index is showing signs of recovery jumping above 50 once again.
Popular crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe remains bullish on altcoins. He said:
“A tremendous weekend with TRUMP and a cascade on the altcoins. I expect that we’ll see strength on ETH, LINK, AAVE and a lot of altcoins in the coming week as Yields are going down and the $DXY becomes weaker. Great times are ahead of us”.
Will Bank of Japan Play the Spoilsport?
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is anticipated to raise interest rates on Friday, to the highest levels in 17 years after the 2008 financial crisis. This potential rate hike would signal the central bank’s commitment to gradually increasing rates, currently at 0.25%, towards a target of around 1%.
During its two-day meeting concluding on Friday, the BOJ is expected to lift its short-term policy rate to 0.5%. If implemented, this would mark the first rate hike since July of last year, a move that, combined with weak U.S. jobs data at the time, led to significant market turbulence in early August.
However, this time the US jobs data has shown strength along will falling core CPI. Thus, any major upheaval in Bitcoin and altcoins is unlikely moving ahead, is unlikely.
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Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson says the network will play a key role in Bitcoin DeFi transactions in the future. With several partnerships and innovations in the works, Hoskinson says Cardano is bracing itself to explore layer 2 solutions on the Bitcoin blockchain,
Cardano Positions Itself For Bitcoin DeFi
In an interview with Scott Melker, Cardano’s founder has revealed ambitious plans for the network to turbocharge Bitcoin’s adoption for DeFi applications. Hoskinson notes that large financial institutions will trigger a demand for Bitcoin DeFi given their fiduciary obligation to create yield.
He notes that a Bitcoin ETF providing DeFi yields will trigger shareholders to demand similar yields. Hoskinson eyes a three-year timeframe for institutions to plant their feet in Bitcoin DeFi and UTXO DeFi.
Hoskinson says Cardano will combine Hydra with the Bitcoin Lightning network and build a trustless recursive bridge between both networks. The founder adds that its Aiken programming language will enabled to write both Bitcoin and Cardano scripts.
Furthermore, a partnership with Maestro, an infrastructure provider allowing Bitcoin integration with UTXO-based blockchain will provide a “turn-key experience” for users.
“It’s still early days but we are making methodical progress every step of the way,” said Hoskinson.
Hoskinson is moving on from his absence from the Crypto Summit at the White House, doubling down on technical innovation. He notes that the Bitcoin-focused plays by Cardano will not adversely affect the network’s road map.
Is Bitcoin Ready For DeFi Applications?
Hoskinson revealed in the interview that Bitcoin is ready for DeFi utility following the Taproot and the Lightning Network advancements. According to the founder, Taproot added programmability features to the Bitcoin network and Cardano will push the frontiers.
He adds that Cardano will enable Bitcoin users to engage in DeFi transactions while transacting with only BTC. Hoskinson says a merger between Bitcoin is enough to make Cardano’s DeFi significantly larger than Ethereum and Solana combined.
While the integration will send Cardano price soaring, ADA wallows at $0,6611 after losing 10% in a week. However, traders are targeting an ADA pump in May following the forming of a cyclical pattern.
An analyst argues that a price rally to $10 is not a crazy prediction given a streak of solid fundamentals and partnerships for Cardano.
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The world’s second-largest digital asset, Ethereum (ETH), struggles to keep up with Bitcoin. Market data shows that the ETH/BTC ratio has dropped to its lowest level in five years. Consequently, investors and analysts are now questioning whether Ethereum can recover in the coming quarter, considering Bitcoin may continue its long-standing domination in the digital assets market.
The Ethereum Bitcoin Ratio At New Lows
ETH performed poorly compared to Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025. According to a recent update from The Kobeissi Letter, the Ethereum to Bitcoin ratio has dropped to 0.02, its lowest level since December 2020.
Historically, Ethereum has gained strength after Bitcoin halvings, but the trend has reversed. While Bitcoin price is going upward, Ethereum has struggled to gain traction.
Several factors have contributed to this decline. Bitcoin’s narrative as digital gold has strengthened, drawing more institutional investment. In addition, the coin has faced challenges, including relatively higher gas fees and competition from other blockchain networks.
Unfortunately, the Ethereum Pectra upgrade, which experts believe could drive a price increase for the coin, faced some challenges. As reported by CoinGape, multiple testnet attempts failed before the Hoodi testnet that launched recently.
Some experts believe Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake has not delivered the expected market boost.
Q1 Performance and ETF Downturn
The ETH price performance in the first quarter of 2025 has been disappointing. For context, data shows that the coin has dropped 46% this year, nearly 4 times more than Bitcoin’s decline of 12%.
Many investors expected a strong bull run, but Ethereum has remained weak. The adoption of spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier in the year attracted billions of dollars, but Ethereum has not seen the same level of interest for its potential ETF.
Market analysts suggest that institutional investors are still hesitant about Ethereum’s long-term value compared to Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s fixed supply and reputation as a hedge against inflation have made it a safer choice for institutional investors.
Where is ETH Price Heading?
Some analysts believe ETH price could hit $10,000 if broader market conditions improve and the Ethereum Pectra upgrade launches on the mainnet.
Others warn that if the coin continues to lose value against Bitcoin, investors may start shifting funds to other networks like Solana or Avalanche.
Even though short-term price predictions remain speculative, some traders expect Ethereum to rebound as Bitcoin stabilizes. Others believe the ETH/BTC ratio could drop even further.
As of this publication, CoinMarketCap data shows that Ethereum’s price was $1,842.29, up 1.34% in the last 24 hours. Many experts believe that the coming days will determine whether Ethereum can regain strength or whether Bitcoin’s dominance will continue to grow.
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Elon Musk has doused optimism for the US government to adopt Dogecoin at the America PAC town hall event. The head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) noted that the government agency only bears a nominal resemblance to the memecoin.
Elon Musk Dispels Rumors Of Dogecoin Adoption By The US Government
At a recent event, Tesla CEO Elon Musk cleared the air on the potential adoption of Dogecoin by the US government. In his keynote speech, Musk noted that the US government will not be adopting Dogecoin, contrary to swirling speculation.
Musk noted that the speculation gained traction following the launch of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Following the launch of DOGE and Musk tapped to lead the agency, enthusiasm for Dogecoin government utility reached new highs.
However, Musk clarified that the agency bears only a nominal resemblance to the memecoin, stemming from an internet trend. The Tesla CEO disclosed that the original intended name was the Government Efficiency Commission, opting for DOGE “because the internet is right.”
“The name is similar but they are two different things,” said Musk. “But there are no plans for the government to use Dogecoin as far as I know.”
Musk has a long and storied history with Dogecoin, famously shilling the memecoin and integrating DOGE payments for Tesla. Musk teased an anime-themed DOGE on X, setting the stage for a $2 rally for the memecoin.
DOGE Reacts Negatively To The News
Dogecoin price slumped by nearly 2% in the wake of the grim report. Currently, the memecoin is trading at 0.1660 as it eyes a push toward the $1 mark.
The negative fundamental adds pressure to reports of DOGE forming a falling wedge pattern, signaling a potential downward breakout. However, optimists are rippling with confidence that DOGE can shake off the negative sentiments to post new all-time highs.
One analysis claims that if the Dogecoin price breaks a 3-month trendline, an $8 valuation for the memecoin is in play. Others claim that the House of Doge Reserve launch will be a tailwind for Dogecoin price, sending the dog-themed coin on a strong rally.
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