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Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Other Risk Assets Fall Again Following Disappointing Jobs Data

Investors are nervous about rampant inflation prompting yet another massive rate hike by the Fed, and the economic damage that might cause.

Bitcoin fell as markets digest an increased likelihood of a 75 basis point interest rate hike. (Charl Folscher/Unsplash)

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

Last week, the 30-day correlation between gold and bitcoin (BTC) reached over 0.3, its highest in over a year, even as cryptocurrencies decoupled from equities, according to Kaiko. The 30-day correlation between gold and bitcoin has ranged between positive and negative 0.2 since late last year. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Argo Blockchain Raises $27M to Ease Liquidity Pressures; US Jobs Report Impact on Bitcoin

London-based bitcoin (BTC) miner Argo Blockchain has raised $27 million after agreeing to issue 87 million shares to a sole investor. Plus, the U.S. added 263,000 jobs in September, slightly more than expected but still reflecting a weakening labor market.

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Valkyrie Funds, Ark Invest Say Crypto Has Hit ‘Bottom’ Amid Recession Woes

Frank Downing, director of research at Ark Invest and Steven McClurg, co-founder of asset management firm Valkyrie, joined “First Mover” to discuss the state of crypto, the economy and their respective crypto-focused separate managed accounts.

Frank Downing, director of research at Ark Invest (left) and Steven McClurg, co-founder of asset management firm Valkyrie (ARK Invest/Valkyrie).

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September US Jobs Growth Slightly More Than Expected; Bitcoin Slips From $20K

U.S. employers added 263,000 jobs in September, according to the Labor Department's late jobs report. That's slightly more than expected but still reflects a weakening labor market. Bitcoin (BTC) fell about 2% on the news. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest job numbers and the revelations about the state of the economy.

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El crecimiento del empleo en EE. UU. se desacelera menos de lo esperado y bitcoin cae debajo de los US$20K

El informe mensual de empleo publicado por el Departamento de Trabajo se ha convertido en uno de los indicadores económicos más importantes a observar mientras la Reserva Federal evalúa el estado de la economía.

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

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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)

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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.

(Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

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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)

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