Bitcoin Slumps as Strong Jobs Report Puts Rate Hike Back on Table
Bitcoin's recent rally came to an end on Friday as traders reassessed the outlook for Federal Reserve policy following a stronger-than-expected US jobs report. The August non-farm payrolls surged to 162K, prompting a shift in market expectations and causing Bitcoin to tumble back under the critical $80,000 mark.
The $BTC price had previously pushed above $82,000, but heavy selling weighed on the asset as markets now price in a Fed rate hike. This development has led traders to reevaluate their positions and adjust their expectations for future interest rates.