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Bitcoin's latest fear unlocked as rate hikes bets rise and bond markets crumble

What happened

Bitcoin dropped below $69,000 after briefly spiking to $75,000, triggering 'extreme fear' sentiment in crypto markets. The decline coincides with rising interest rate expectations and deteriorating bond market conditions. Altcoin trading volume has plummeted 80% since October as monetary conditions tighten.

Why people care
Bitcoin's volatility remains closely tied to traditional financial markets and monetary policy, affecting millions of investors. Higher interest rates typically reduce appetite for riskier assets like cryptocurrency, while bond market instability signals broader economic uncertainty.
The takes
Bears say

Rising interest rates and restrictive monetary conditions are absorbing consumer liquidity that would otherwise flow into Bitcoin. Despite expanding global money supply, higher fuel costs and financial constraints are preventing crypto gains, suggesting the bull run may be over.

Bulls say

Market sentiment predictors don't expect a return to all-time low fears, indicating this may be temporary volatility. Some prominent figures like Robert Kiyosaki predict Bitcoin could reach $750,000 after an initial market crash, viewing current conditions as a buying opportunity.

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