Bitcoin holds near $66,500 after BOJ rate hike

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BOJ hikes to 1.0%; Bitcoin holds ~$66.3k–$66.8k, tests $68k

Bitcoin BTC trades near $66,300–$66,800, up about 2% on the day. Markets digest Japan’s rate hike to 1.0%, the highest since 1995 (BSCNews/X).

Cost of yen-funded carry rises. That typically tightens risk appetite. Historically, rising yields and tighter liquidity have pressured BTC (Coinspeaker on yields/liquidity).

Sentiment is improving from extreme fear. The Fear & Greed Index rose from 12 to 23 over the week (alternative.me).

Traders watch $68,000. A break above could open a quick push toward $70,000 (TedPillows/X).

Technical setup remains cautious, per Coinspeaker. Price sits below key EMAs around $70,532 and $73,222. A prior support trendline is now resistance near $72,753. MACD is positive, but RSI is 44, below 50. Levels in play: support at $63,500–$64,500; a decisive close above $67,000 points to $70,000+; a close below $65,000 risks a move back to $60,000 (Coinspeaker).

Base case into central-bank headlines: consolidation in a $65,000–$67,000 band (Coinspeaker).

Spot Bitcoin approaches $67,000 as Japan lifts rates to the highest since 1995