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Bitcoin Surges Past $86,000 as Soft Jobs Data Prices Out October Hike

Oct 2, 2026 · 09:58 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Bitcoin Surges Past $86,000 as Soft Jobs Data Prices Out October Hike

Bitcoin nears $87,000 as QCP calls the breakout flow-driven, while a trader builds a large short amid jobs report release.

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Bitcoin jumped to near $87,000 after jobs news came out weaker than expected. When people think the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates soon, they often buy Bitcoin because cash becomes less valuable.

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