Jobs Report Turns Into a High-Stakes Trap for Bitcoin Optimists

Bitcoin Bulls in the Driver’s Seat No Matter How Jobs Data Lands

Bitcoin is back above $84K and holding steady — and with the March U.S. jobs report set to drop, bulls may be looking at a no-lose situation.

After a volatile week marked by President Trump’s surprise 10% tariffs on imports from 180 countries, investors are shifting their focus to macro data and rate cut probabilities. The market’s mood? Surprisingly optimistic.

Heads or Tails — Bulls Win Either Way

Whether the jobs report comes in hot or cold, the current setup favors upside for BTC:

• Strong jobs data? Traders may shrug it off, viewing it as outdated in light of Trump’s aggressive trade stance and the potential economic drag.
• Weak numbers? That’ll likely fuel rate cut bets and pump risk assets, crypto included.

Either way, bitcoin is well-positioned to rally.

Market Signals: No Panic, Just Patience

Despite dipping below $82K on Thursday, BTC bounced quickly and remains far above its March low of $77,000. That suggests seller exhaustion, not panic.

Volmex’s Bitcoin IV index shows 65% annualized volatility, which implies a 3.4% move over the next 24 hours — nothing wild, just enough to keep things interesting.

All Eyes on Payrolls

The nonfarm payrolls report lands at 12:30 UTC. Economists expect 130,000 new jobs, a step down from February’s 151,000, with unemployment ticking up to 4.2%.

That’s exactly the kind of slowdown the Fed might need to justify cutting rates — and bitcoin could thrive in the aftermath.

Bottom Line

In a market where expectations matter as much as reality, BTC bulls may have already won the coin toss.

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