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US Jobs Growth Slows Less Than Expected; Bitcoin Slips From $20K

The monthly employment situation report released by the Labor Department has become one of the most important economic indicators to watch as the Federal Reserve evaluates the state of the economy.

The U.S. government released its latest jobs figures Friday (David McNew/Getty Images)

Markets

First Mover Americas: It’s Payrolls Day Again, and Bitcoin Holds Tight Near $20K

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 7, 2022.

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Markets

Will Comatose Bitcoin Market Come Alive After NFP Data?

Bitcoin has returned exactly 0.0%, on average, on NFP days in 2022, but picture changes during the week after the data release, past data show.

Bitcoin's performance on NFP days (October 2021 to September 2022)/(CoinDesk, Datawrapper)

Markets

First Mover Asia: The Crash of Three Arrows Capital’s Starry Night Portfolio Shows NFTs' Lack of Staying Power; Bitcoin Regains $20K After Earlier Drop

The collection, now valued at $840,000, is worth a fraction of the $21 million that the troubled hedge fund spent in assembling it; BNB falls after reports of an exploit.

The value of Three Arrows Capital's Starry Night NFT collection has plummeted. (Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin’s Correlation With Gold Hits Highest Level in Over a Year

But the relationship between the two assets remains only mildly strong.

CDCROP: Gold bars stacked close up (Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trades Flat for a Second Consecutive Day, but Outpaces Traditional Markets

BTC remains range-bound as investors await the latest payrolls data on Friday.

BTC trades flat, but maintains $20,000 level. (Kenny Eliason/Unsplash)

Videos

Bitcoin Correlation to Both Risk-on and Risk-off Assets Rose in September

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading within a $600 range while the token’s correlation with both risk-on and risk-off assets rose in September, according to Kraken Intelligence. Plus, insights on the quiet BTC whale activities in the past month. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Videos

Bitcoin Finds Resistance at $20K as Stock Market Falls

Bitcoin (BTC) remained steady at $20,000 despite the dip in the stock market ahead of Friday’s job report. Juthica Chou, Head of OTC Options Trading at Kraken, discusses her crypto outlook amid macro headwinds. Plus, more insights into the whale activities and institutional volume.

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