May's 172K jobs report doubled forecasts, sending Bitcoin near $60K and the Fear & Greed Index to 12 as rate-cut hopes evaporate across crypto markets.

Bitcoin stabilizes near $66K after dropping from $81K as ADP jobs data offers relief. Fear and Greed Index hits 11. Friday's payrolls report looms large.

The US labor market appears to have found its footing: The economy added 172,000 jobs in May, shattering expectations, new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed Friday.

Bitcoin is now facing another headwind — the prospect of higher interest rates.

May's 172K jobs report doubled forecasts, sending Bitcoin near $60K and the Fear & Greed Index to 12 as rate-cut hopes evaporate across crypto markets.

The May 2026 BLS jobs report added 172,000 positions, roughly double the consensus forecast. Here's what the strong labor data means for crypto investors.

Bitcoin fell below $60K on June 5, its weakest level since Oct 2024, as hot jobs data fueled bets on Fed rate hikes, sent the dollar higher.