According to The Kobeissi Letter, the Bank of Japan reported record unrealized losses of $198 billion from government bonds in Fiscal Year 2024, a threefold increase from the prior year's $66 billion. This surge in losses coincides with Japan's 10-year yield doubling to approximately 1.5% by March 2025. The sharp rise in yields reflects tightening monetary conditions and has heightened concerns about global liquidity, directly influencing risk appetite in the cryptocurrency market and fueling increased volatility in Bitcoin and altcoins as investors reassess safe-haven strategies (Source: The Kobeissi Letter, June 1, 2025).