Bitcoin remains firmly at $66,300, holding a two-week high, but the momentum isn’t coming from crypto; it’s driven by two clear macro stories: a strong rebound in semiconductor stocks (the US chip index has escaped the bear market, with Samsung and SK Hynix leading) and the Japanese yen falling to its weakest level in 40 years, breaking through 163 yen/USD.
This combination is testing the thesis that “bitcoin is an asset with fixed supply” — when a fiat currency depreciates and the central bank is powerless despite spending tens of billions of dollars, long-term BTC holders have reason to feel confident. But in the short term, the price is tracking chip stocks more than the yen, and the real capital flow stemming from depreciation is still unclear.
BTC trading volume is ~$31 billion, with a tight 24h range; altcoins are relatively quiet except for some tokens that have dropped sharply. The market is waiting to see whether the $68,000 level will be broken, or whether this “summer holiday” will continue to dominate.
No need for FOMO, but this is a time to look at the bigger picture. Japan-style monetary pressure is gradually reinforcing the argument for holding Bitcoin — even though the road ahead remains full of volatility. DYOR.
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