Weak December US Jobs Report Coincides with Bitcoin Price Rise to $91,531
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 10 2026- Weak Employment Data: The US nonfarm payrolls increased by only 50,000 in December 2025, falling short of the 60,000 expected by economists, indicating weakness in the labor market that may dampen confidence in economic recovery.
- Unemployment Rate Improvement: Despite the disappointing payroll figures, the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, exceeding forecasts and suggesting some recovery in parts of the labor market, which could lead the Fed to maintain steady interest rates.
- Bitcoin Price Surge: In response to the jobs report, Bitcoin's price rose by 1% over the last 24 hours to reach $91,531, reflecting market optimism that the Fed may keep interest rates unchanged.
- ETF Outflows: The 11 US-listed Bitcoin ETFs experienced a combined outflow of $1.128 billion over three days, nearly erasing the earlier net inflows, indicating a cooling of short-term investor sentiment.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
