Claims circulating online say Japan has sold more than ¥5.65 trillion in U.S. Treasuries while its stock market and bond holdings take losses. China is reportedly cutting Treasury exposure too, but a financial collapse is not established.
Japan is reportedly selling more than ¥5.65 trillion in U.S. Treasuries to support the yen and defend its currency. Coinpedia reports that its gold holdings have climbed to an unprecedented high.
Stock and bond losses behind the claims
The claims suggest Japan's stock market has entered bear market territory, with losses exceeding 15%. Bond losses are estimated at more than ¥30 trillion, according to the same claims.
However, selling dollar-denominated assets does not automatically mean abandoning the dollar. Currency intervention, reserve management and domestic financial stability can all influence such decisions.
China reportedly follows a similar path
Japan is not the only country mentioned. China is also reportedly reducing its U.S. Treasury exposure while expanding gold reserves, and both economies are described as prioritizing gold accumulation.
The post also points to Chinese AI stocks losing almost 50% over several months. Still, the connection between those declines and Treasury liquidation has not been established.
Wider pressure remains a question
The bigger concern is what happens if Treasury selling accelerates. Large-scale liquidations could create additional pressure across bond markets, while currency interventions and rising gold purchases could reshape investor expectations.
Predictions of an imminent historic market crash go beyond the figures provided. Japan and China may be adjusting their financial positions, but that alone does not establish a systemic collapse.
Source: Coinpedia Fintech News
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