CryptoMedium•13 February 2026•
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Bitcoin Slides as Robust US Jobs Report Dampens Rate Cut Hopes
Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market experienced a notable decline. This downturn followed the release of a stronger-than-expected US jobs report. The robust labor market data challenged investor expectations for imminent interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Such resilience in employment figures typically reduces the urgency for monetary easing. Consequently, risk assets like cryptocurrencies became less attractive, leading to a reassessment of their valuations. The market's reaction underscores the sensitivity of digital assets to macroeconomic indicators and monetary policy outlooks.