Bitcoin remained stable after the release of the US employment report, which showed 236,000 nonfarm jobs added in March and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. Economists expected 239,000 new jobs and a 3.6% unemployment rate. The leading cryptocurrency recorded a 0.5% swing in the 15-minute candle following the release, peaking at $27,980. Investors are now focused on the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting on May 2-3.

(By Samuel Wan)