I just saw a major news update—The Bank of Japan announced that it will raise interest rates by 100 basis points at the next meeting. Honestly, as soon as I saw this news, I felt the market tremble a bit.

Why is this so important? Think about it—raising interest rates means borrowing becomes more expensive. Corporate loan costs will surge, and consumers will have to tighten their belts. Economic growth is almost certainly going to slow down. For us in the crypto world, what does this mean? Where will the money flow? It will definitely move toward those "reliable" assets—stocks, bonds, real estate, these traditional assets. Risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum? They are likely to be neglected.

What’s even more concerning is that Japan is the third-largest economy in the world. If it moves, will the Federal Reserve follow suit? If that happens, global funds will have to undergo a major migration, flowing back into traditional markets. The pressure on the crypto market can be imagined.

These days have indeed been tough. In a high-interest-rate environment, capital activity slows down, and high-risk, high-leverage investments are the first to be cut. Altcoins? Forget it—they are the prime targets for liquidation.

So, what should we do? My advice is simple—stay calm and manage your positions properly. Focus on mainstream assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, and avoid gambling on small coins. Also, keep an eye on actions by global central banks. The market is changing, and so should your strategy.

No matter how turbulent the market gets, calm people will always find opportunities. This time is no different.