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Crypto Markets Slide as Government Shutdown Delays Jobs Report

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February 3, 2026
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Crypto Markets Slide as Government Shutdown Delays Jobs Report

Crypto markets moved lower on Tuesday after the U.S. government shutdown delayed key macroeconomic data, adding to investor uncertainty.

Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at around $77,686, down 1.5% over the past 24 hours, while Ethereum (ETH) fell about 4% to $2,288. Among other large-cap tokens, BNB slipped nearly 1% to $771, XRP declined 2.5% to $1.60, and Solana (SOL) dropped 3.5% to $101.

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