Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level following the release of strong U.S. jobs data on April 3, 2026. The cryptocurrency held a tight range as altcoins rallied on low liquidity, but derivatives data and options skew suggest traders are bracing for downside. Good Friday market closures shut down CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens. Earlier in the week, Bitcoin trimmed big losses and stocks erased a 2% decline when Iran signaled cooperation on a key shipping route, causing WTI crude oil to quickly fall nearly $6 per barrel on the news.