The U.S. economy added 143,000 jobs in January 2025, which was below the expected 170,000 and down from 256,000 in December. Despite the weaker job growth, the unemployment rate fell to 4%, better than the forecasted 4.1%, sparking initial optimism in the market. Bitcoin (BTC) saw a price surge to $97,500 in response to the news. These jobs numbers led to renewed speculation regarding the Federal Reserve potentially easing monetary policy further, as the Fed had previously cut its benchmark rates significantly towards the end of 2024. However, robust economic data had recently reduced expectations for continued policy easing, with only a 15% chance of a rate cut anticipated in March. This volatility in the job market and Fed's stance continues to be crucial for Bitcoin's interplay with the broader economy.

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