Bitcoin Surge After Weak U.S. Jobs Data Sparks Rate Cut Hopes

The U.S. economy surprised economists with a disappointing jobs report in August 2025, adding only 22,000 jobs compared to expectations of a much larger increase. This unexpected slowdown in the job market triggered a short-lived surge in Bitcoin’s price, surpassing $113,000 before retracting. The Federal Reserve is facing pressure to act quickly and adjust monetary policy as investors anticipate potential rate cuts.