The Big Numbers 📊

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the data that was delayed by the government shutdown, and it’s a "Blowout":

Jobs Added: 130,000 (The market only expected 70,000!).

Unemployment: Dropped to 4.3% (Better than the 4.4% expected).

Wages: Growing at 3.7%, which is slightly higher than people wanted.

Why is $BTC Dropping on "Good" News?

It feels backwards, right? More jobs should be good! But in the world of finance, it works like a see-saw:

The US Dollar (USD) Flex: Because the economy looks strong, the USD gathered strength instantly (up 0.35%). When the Dollar goes up, crypto often goes down.

The "Fed" Factor: The Federal Reserve wants to see the economy cool down to stop inflation. Because this report was so "hot," investors now worry the Fed will keep interest rates high for longer. High rates = less "extra" money flowing into $BTC and $ETH .#USNFPBlowout

While today’s job numbers look amazing, the report also revealed some "messy" secrets. The government admitted that 2025 wasn't as strong as they first thought—revising last year’s job growth down by a massive 898,000!

This tells us that while the current moment is a "blowout," the overall foundation of the economy is still a bit shaky. This is why we are seeing so much volatility today.