Fed’s ‘sugar high’ may propel Bitcoin surge — Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes connects Federal Reserve actions to a short-lived economic boost with ripple effects on Bitcoin and broader crypto markets, underscoring risks from Japanese yen carry trade unwinding.
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