Bitcoin and Gold Correct as August US Nonfarm Payrolls Soar
The August US Nonfarm Payrolls report was stronger than expected, with an increase of 162K jobs. This exceeded market forecasts of 56K and follows a modest 21K rise in July.
Bitcoin (BTC) corrected from its earlier highs near $81,500 and is currently trading below $80,000. The cryptocurrency holds above key Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), maintaining a bullish bias but with slowing momentum.
Gold also trimmed gains, testing the support level of $4,400 as investors digest the positive US economic data.