Morning Edition · Sunday, July 5, 2026
Bitcoin Reclaims $63,000 After Its Worst First Half Since 2022
A weak US jobs report reduced near-term expectations of a rate increase and raised the prices of major tokens, but options desks and long-time traders remain cautious.
Bitcoin climbed back above $63,000 on July 4, reversing late-June losses in thin holiday trading, with XRP leading gains among the major tokens, according to CoinDesk. The move followed a weak US jobs report that reduced expectations of a n…
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