Snapshot — Sep 5, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
Why was Bitcoin down on Sep 5, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC?
$79,667
▼ -1.36% (24h) · +0.11% (1h)
Bitcoin's slight downward pressure (-1.36% over 24h) likely stems from the recent NFP (nonfarm payrolls) surprise that pushed BTC below $80K, though historical data suggests NFP isn't typically a major sustained price driver. The current consolidation around $79,667 with minimal 15min/1h volatility suggests the market has mostly digested this data point; the positive Southeast Asia funding and UK regulatory developments don't appear to be offsetting macro concerns.
Sources checked
- Southeast Asia’s crypto funding rebounds to $680 million as investors focus on mature firms
- From warning to listing: UK’s largest retail investment platform opens access to crypto ETNs
- We checked 6 years of bitcoin data. The NFP report isn't big price mover
- Surprise nonfarm payrolls print sends Bitcoin back below 80K
- FinCEN ties $13B in crypto scams to non-US operations
- Here’s what happened in crypto today