Bitcoin trips on jobs report 🙃

Bitcoin dipped below $69,000 as the U.S. reported losing 92,000 jobs in February.

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Stacy Jones
March 06, 2026

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Bitcoin slipped below $69,000 on Friday after fresh U.S. labor data showed the economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, nudging unemployment up to 4.4%.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency dropped more than 3% in a day as investors digested the weak report and broader economic uncertainty. Bitcoin had briefly climbed above $72,000 earlier this week, but the rally faded alongside risk assets.

Analysts say the pullback may simply reflect a reset in market positioning—one noting that “markets do not need acceleration here; they need acceptance above reclaimed levels.” Investors are now watching upcoming CPI, GDP, and jobs data for clues about inflation and the economy.

Bitcoin Dives Below $69K as US Loses 92K Jobs in February

Bitcoin has fallen 5% in the last day as the U.S. shed 92,000 jobs in February, rattling crypto markets amid growing economic uncertainty.

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