Bitcoin approached $100,000 as investors anticipated a favorable U.S. regulatory shift, while global stocks slightly retreated but remained near record highs ahead of a crucial U.S. jobs report. In France, the government faced a confidence vote loss for the first time since 1962, leading to Michel Barnier's resignation, though markets remained stable. U.S. stocks experienced a dip following record highs, with the Dow Jones down 0.55% to 44,765, the S&P 500 falling 0.19% to 6,075, and the Nasdaq Composite decreasing 0.18% to 19,700.
