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Bitcoin nears 68000 as Iran fears fade and traders brace for US jobs data
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
Next move may hinge on March jobs numbers, not headlines
Bitcoin hovered near $68,000 after easing Iran-related tensions lifted risk appetite, while Ethereum rose about 3%. Most major altcoins were mixed as traders stayed cautious ahead of the March jobs report on April 3. The data could shift expectations for rate cuts, quickly changing market momentum for Bitcoin and broader crypto prices.
- Bitcoin trades near $68,000 as tensions ease
- Ethereum gains about 3% while altcoins turn mixed
- Markets wait for March jobs data on April 3
- Jobs report could reshape rate-cut expectations and crypto direction
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