Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Plunge 2% as Jobs Report Spurs Rate Hike Bets

Bitcoin is back below $80,000 after a surprisingly strong jobs report reignited the prospects of the Federal Reserve raising rates at its upcoming meeting.

• Coinglass data shows 101,330 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $523.10 million.       
• SoSoValue data shows net inflows of $730.87 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs on Thursday. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw net inflows of $141.4 million.
• In the past 24 hours, top gainers include Lighter, Dash and Zcash.

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Trader Jelle said Bitcoin is nearing a key market structure break. Clearing previous highs would flip the higher time frame structure bullish, with the weekly close crucial for confirmation.

Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez highlighted Bitcoin is retesting the $80,600 breakout level after reaching $82,280. Holding that support could open the door to $85,000.

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