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Bitcoin pressured as rates continue to rise

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CoinDesk reports that bitcoin is coming under pressure as interest rates continue to rise.

The outlet adds that Friday's softer employment report is unlikely, by itself, to change the Federal Reserve’s rate hike trajectory.

Latest closeBitcoin $81,660.31 ▼1.9%

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CoinDeskLive updates: Bitcoin under pressure as rates continue to rise

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