News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Mon, Oct 5, 2026 6:00 PM
Crypto brief: Treasury yields at 5% threaten extending Bitcoin’s best
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Weak US jobs data dampens Fed hike hopes, easing pressure on Bitcoin as 5% Treasury yields loom.
Bitcoin has posted its strongest quarter since 2017, but 5% Treasury yields are putting a squeeze on the rally.
Fed Outlook and Bitcoin
The latest weak US jobs data has narrowed expectations for an October Fed rate hike, providing some relief for the cryptocurrency.
Investors are increasingly favoring the debasement trade, which could keep demand for Bitcoin steady despite rising yields.
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OpenBook analysis
Market impact
Bitcoin traders may monitor Treasury yield movements as a key indicator of market sentiment. A rise in yields could pressure Bitcoin’s rally, while easing Fed expectations may support the digital asset’s price.
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