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Japan 10-year bond demand strengthens, raising questions over Bitcoin liquidity

Demand at Japan\'s 10-year government bond auction strengthened even as yields rose, a development that may signal domestic funds shifting toward local bonds. Data showed Japanese institutions net sold long-term foreign bonds over two September periods totaling 2.59 trillion yen. While the figures do not specify asset shifts, the market focus is on whether tighter funding conditions could reduce capital available for risk assets such as Bitcoin.

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Germany considers scrapping 12-month crypto tax exemption rule

The German government is pushing a plan to scrap the current system under which gains from selling cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are generally tax-free if held for more than 1 year. A draft law from the Federal Ministry of Finance would impose a flat 25 percent tax on gains regardless of holding period, applying to crypto assets acquired after Jan. 1, 2027. Transitional measures would preserve the existing rule for assets acquired by Dec. 31 this year.

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Fed shifts toward September rate hike; key factor for bitcoin this week

Bitcoin posted its first weekly close above $80,000 since May, but analysts say it is too early to treat the level as firm support. The market is focused on U.S. August CPI and PPI data and the Federal Reserve meeting on Sept. 16, as stronger jobs data has shifted rate expectations more hawkishly. Japan’s yen moves and possible bond sales are also seen as factors. Derivatives-led positioning and thin spot demand may limit gains.