Bitcoin faces Treasury yield pressure as Japan sells nearly $30 billion of US debt
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Japanese investors sold $29.6 billion in US debt, driving up Treasury yields and creating short-term pricing pressure for Bitcoin.Summary
Japanese investors offloaded $29.6 billion in US debt during the first quarter of 2026, the largest net sale since 2022, as domestic yields in Japan became more attractive due to Bank of Japan policy shifts. This repatriation of capital exerts upward pressure on US Treasury yields, which acts as a primary macro headwind for Bitcoin by increasing the appeal of risk-free assets. While higher yields create short-term volatility and liquidity constraints for Bitcoin, the article suggests that mounting global sovereign debt concerns could ultimately strengthen the long-term case for Bitcoin as an alternative asset outside the traditional banking system.
(Source：CryptoSlate)