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This post explains why NFP (Non-Farm Payrolls) isn't automatically bullish or bearish for BTC and ETH. 📊 How NFP can affect crypto 🇺🇸 Strong NFP → Strong labor market → Fed has less urgency to cut rates → Bond yields may rise → USD may strengthen → BTC/ETH could face pressure 🇺🇸 Moderately weak NFP → More expectations of Fed rate cuts → Yields may fall → Financial conditions can become easier → BTC/ETH could benefit 🚨 Extremely weak NFP → Investors may start worrying about recession → Risk assets can sell off broadly → BTC/ETH could also fall, despite increased rate-cut expectations. 🎯 The ideal scenario for crypto The post argues that the “sweet spot” is a labor market that is cooling but not collapsing. That combination can potentially give the Fed more room to ease policy without creating major recession fears. 🔑 The important question Don't simply ask: > “Was NFP strong or weak?” Instead ask: > “How does the NFP result change expectations for Fed policy, yields, and liquidity?” That's what can ultimately determine whether the reaction in $BTC and $ETH is bullish or bearish. In short: 🟢 Moderate weakness = potentially bullish 🔴 Very strong = potentially bearish 🔴 Extremely weak = recession-risk bearish 🟢 Cooling but healthy = potentially the best outcome for crypto.