Bitcoin (BTC), the most valuable cryptocurrency in the world, could not break the $28,000 mark over the weekend, showing sluggish movement.
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict is largely to blame for this, as investors are exercising caution and taking a wait-and-see approach before making significant investment decisions.
It's important to note that the total value of the global cryptocurrency market was about $1.09 trillion, which experienced a slight dip in the last 24 hours.
Over the weekend, Bitcoin reached $28,000 during the release of positive US job numbers which showed the addition of 336k new jobs in September, exceeding expert expectations.
This indicates an improving economy and an increase in job opportunities.
Hence, the positive US job numbers led to a slight boost in Bitcoin (BTC) over the weekend. BTC traded near $28,000 while the global crypto market's value dipped slightly to $1.09 trillion.
Bitcoin is currently on the verge of breaking through the $28,000 price barrier, which many believe is possible. This marks a significant shift from the apprehension that permeated the market in the past month.
Over the recent period, the entire cryptocurrency market has remained below the $1.10 trillion mark, mainly due to the cautious approach taken by the US government and other major economic concerns.
The ongoing tension between Israel and Hamas is causing uncertainty in the financial world. Israel is an important player in the Bitcoin industry, with involvement in Bitcoin mining and other crypto-related activities.
Any disruptions in this region could potentially increase the security of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
Crypto expert Jason Pizzino is optimistic about Bitcoin's future. He predicts that if the US
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