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Bitcoin drops nearly 3% to $63K after strong US jobs data dampens rate cut hopes

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18 Jun 2026
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Bitcoin fell nearly 3% to around $63,000 following stronger-than-expected US labor market data, which reinforced the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and lowered expectations for near-term interest rate cuts. Technical indicators turned bearish as Bitcoin broke below key support levels, with analysts warning that a drop below $62,400 could lead to a retest of June lows near $59,000. Despite some signs of labor market weakness, the overall strong jobs report has pressured risk assets, keeping traders cautious amid ongoing Fed signals of potential tightening in 2026. Bitcoin's price action remains volatile as it navigates critical support zones and liquidity clusters in the coming sessions.

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