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 Traders may shrug it off, viewing it as outdated in light of Trump’s aggressive trade stance and the potential economic drag.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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