Bitcoin consolidates around the $64,500 level, building momentum; tonight’s 20:30 nonfarm payrolls data will set the short-term direction!
At 20:30 Beijing Time tonight, the U.S. July nonfarm payrolls report will be released. The current market consensus is for a previous reading of 57k and an expected reading of 80k, while the unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4.2%.
Before the data is released, we have outlined three potential market scenarios for tonight’s figures:
1. Data falls significantly short of expectations (below 60k): Rate-cut expectations rise, supporting a rebound
If the employment data delivers a major downside surprise, it will reinforce expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, weakening the dollar and boosting risk appetite. After June’s weaker-than-expected nonfarm payrolls, Bitcoin climbed from $61,500 to nearly $64,000. If a similar move occurs tonight, it may break through the key $65,000 resistance level.
2. Data meets expectations (around 80k): Bulls and bears battle, consolidation continues
If the data comes in steadily, market sentiment will become more neutral, with focus quickly shifting to subsequent economic data. There will likely be a lack of one-way momentum, and Bitcoin will continue consolidating within the $64,000-$65,000 range.
3. Data significantly exceeds expectations (above 130k): Rate-hike concerns return, putting short-term pressure on the market
If the labor market proves exceptionally strong, it could spark concerns about “second-wave inflation,” bringing rate-hike expectations back. Under the dual pressure of a stronger dollar and rising yields, the short term will face a severe test, and the key $64,000 support level may be difficult to hold.
Tonight’s nonfarm payrolls data will undoubtedly be the “catalyst” for breaking the current consolidation deadlock. However, it is important to stay clear-headed: after the sharp short-term volatility triggered by the data, the factors that will truly determine the medium-term trend remain the upcoming July CPI data and the Federal Reserve’s September rate decision. $BTC