The US nonfarm payrolls rose 178,000 in March, significantly beating expectations while unemployment fell to 4.3%, supporting views that labor conditions remain firmer than anticipated. Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level following the strong employment report. The positive jobs data suggests continued economic resilience, which could influence Federal Reserve policy decisions and impact risk asset sentiment including cryptocurrencies. Strong employment numbers typically support risk-on sentiment, though geopolitical tensions continue to create uncertainty in crypto markets.
US Jobs Report Beats Expectations, Bitcoin Trades Near $67,000
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CoinDesk
Saturday, April 4, 2026·5 min read·Markets
#US jobs report#economic data#Bitcoin price#market sentiment
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