US non-farm payroll data just dropped, and it's notably weaker than expected. The actual figure came in at 50K jobs added, falling short of the consensus estimate of 60K and the previous month's 64K. This significant miss could trigger volatility across crypto markets, as softer employment data typically strengthens expectations for looser monetary policy. Traders are watching closely to see how central banks respond—weaker labor markets often translate to delayed rate hikes or potential future cuts, which historically supports risk assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The gap between actual and forecast readings underscores ongoing economic slowdown concerns.

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GateUser-e87b21eevip
· 01-09 20:05
50K? That's a bit grim. Let's wait and see how the Federal Reserve reacts.
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LiquidationOraclevip
· 01-09 18:11
Damn, 50K? That's a direct cut in half. Looks like the Fed will have to cut interest rates now.
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BearMarketGardenervip
· 01-09 18:07
The expectation of interest rate cuts has indeed strengthened again, and the signal for BTC to surge is back.
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WhaleStalkervip
· 01-09 17:59
50K? These numbers are too weak, the expectation of rate cuts is definitely coming. --- It's the same old trick, weak data = Federal Reserve will loosen policy = cryptocurrencies will soar, but can we trust it this time? --- Such a big miss in nonfarm payrolls, let's wait and see how BTC reacts. --- Is the economy really doomed? Or is the Federal Reserve just bluffing? Forget it, let's wait for rate cuts to be announced. --- 50K really can't hold anymore, risk assets are about to take the stage. --- Feels like everyone is just acting, weak data calls for rate cuts, next time they'll say inflation isn't under control. --- Weak employment data is very friendly to us, just waiting for the Fed's response.
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defi_detectivevip
· 01-09 17:51
50k? Is that the "soft landing" the Federal Reserve wants? That's hilarious, I think it's heading straight down vertically.
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