Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was falling about 2.2% lower during Friday’s 24-hour trading session after S&P Global Manufacturing PMI data showed the economy gained strength in December. Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) was losing about 3%, while Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) was hit more heavily, declining almost 4% at one point before rebounding slightly. The crypto sector has been retracing since the beginning of this month after a massive rally caused Bitcoin to surge almost 80% between Sept. 12 and Dec. 5, where the apex crypto topped out at $45,000. Elsewhere, the stock market was mainly flat, with the S&P 500 …

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