Bitfinex Analyst: After the release of the US non-farm payroll data tonight, Bitcoin prices may stabilize or decline further
ChainCatcher news, according to Crypto Briefing, Bitfinex's derivatives head Jag Kooner stated that the non-farm payroll (NFP) data to be released on Friday (8:30 PM Beijing time) could stabilize Bitcoin prices or, in the worst-case scenario, lead to further declines. The cautious tone of the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes suggests that clearer economic data is needed before any interest rate cuts, which may help keep Bitcoin prices stable or, in the worst case, result in a slight drop.Kooner analyzed that investors might also view the lack of immediate rate cuts as a sign of ongoing economic uncertainty, which could reduce their risk appetite for volatile assets like Bitcoin. Regarding the health of the labor market, the slowdown in job growth indicates that the labor market is cooling, consistent with the Fed's observations of slowing economic activity. However, a stable unemployment rate suggests that while job growth is slowing, the overall employment situation remains stable. Therefore, the non-farm payroll report leaves room for two scenarios. The first scenario is that job growth is weaker than expected, which could increase expectations for future rate cuts, potentially boosting Bitcoin prices as investors seek alternative assets under the expectation of loose monetary policy. Conversely, the second scenario is that if the job market proves to be more resilient, Bitcoin will face downward pressure.