The past week brought a broad shift in crypto market momentum. Bitcoin moved back above $85,000 before climbing above $87,000 after weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data, while XRP and Shiba Inu entered October with several notable developments.

Ripple advanced its XRPL lending plans and reported continued growth in XRP Ledger activity, while SHIB closed September with its strongest monthly performance of 2026.

Bitcoin reclaims $87,000 as US jobs data changes rate-hike expectations

Bitcoin surged above $87,000 on Oct. 2 after the latest U.S. jobs report showed nonfarm payrolls rising by just 29,000, well below expectations of 84,000 to 90,000. The unemployment rate reached 4.2%.

The weak labor-market figures reduced expectations for another…