Bitcoin and ethereum prices today, Friday, August 7, 2026: Crypto prices moving higher following July jobs report

On Friday, August 7, 2026, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices moved higher following the release of the July jobs report. Simultaneously, Gold prices continued their upward trajectory, maintaining a rise even after the July jobs report missed expectations. Both the cryptocurrency market and precious metals showed positive price movements on this date, reacting to the specific economic data provided by the employment report regarding the performance of the labor market during the month of July.