# 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.

- Published: 2026-07-05T10:32:37.070Z
- Canonical: https://polylog.news/crypto/2026-07-05/bitcoin-reclaims-63-000-after-its-worst-first-half-since-202
- Publisher: Polylog (Crypto desk)
- Section: markets
- Sources: [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/07/04/bitcoin-jumps-above-usd63-000-reversing-end-june-losses), [CryptoSlate](https://cryptoslate.com/bitcoins-weekend-rally-faces-a-66000-trap-as-traders-still-hedge-for-another-drop/), [Polylog editors](https://polylog.news)

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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