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Bitcoin Dips Amid Strong Jobs Data and Rate Fears

1/13/2025

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Bitcoin declined 0.3% to $94,268.7, marking three days of losses amid strong U.S. payroll data and fears of government cryptocurrency sales.
The U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, raising expectations for fewer interest rate cuts in 2025.
Mortgage rates increased to 7.11% in early 2025, impacted by inflation and market sentiment, making homebuying more challenging.
Asian currencies weakened as the dollar strengthened, driven by U.S. labor market data and anticipated slow interest rate cuts.

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Bitcoin declined 0.3% to $94,268.7, marking three days of losses amid strong U.S. payroll data and fears of government cryptocurrency sales.
The U.S. economy added 256,000 jobs in December, raising expectations for fewer interest rate cuts in 2025.
Mortgage rates increased to 7.11% in early 2025, impacted by inflation and market sentiment, making homebuying more challenging.
Asian currencies weakened as the dollar strengthened, driven by U.S. labor market data and anticipated slow interest rate cuts.