Snapshot — Sep 5, 2026, 9:04 AM UTC
Why was Bitcoin down on Sep 5, 2026, 9:04 AM UTC?
$79,647
▼ -1.82% (24h) · -0.08% (1h)
Bitcoin's modest 24-hour decline of -1.82% appears loosely tied to the "surprise nonfarm payrolls print" mentioned in the news, which reportedly sent BTC back below $80K—suggesting macroeconomic data spooked the market. However, the very small intraday moves (15min: +0.04%, 1h: -0.08%) don't indicate strong directional pressure right now, and most other news items (ETF inflows, Southeast Asia funding, UK listings) are positive, so current price action looks like typical consolidation rather than a driven move.
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
- Bitcoin ETF inflows hit $3.8B in strongest three-week stretch of 2026
- Surprise nonfarm payrolls print sends Bitcoin back below 80K
- FinCEN ties $13B in crypto scams to non-US operations