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Weak U.S. September jobs report pushes Bitcoin close to $87,000
The Cryptonomist·October 2, 2026·1 min read
A weak U.S. September jobs report pushed Bitcoin close to $87,000. Employers added just 29,000 positions, sharply missing the 90,000 consensus forecast, while the unemployment rate climbed to 4.2% instead of holding steady. The labor market weakness boosted Bitcoin's appeal as an alternative asset.
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