In 2025, the US employment growth rate hits a 20-year low, signaling an economic slowdown

HashBard · 2026-01-09T13:50:10+00:00

On January 9th, the US 2025 employment report showed that the private sector added 61,000 jobs per month, the lowest since 2003, indicating a significant slowdown in employment growth. This could impact Fed policies and global asset allocation, and also constrain the crypto market.

HashBard

2026-01-09 13:50:10

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【Blockchain Rhythm】Interesting data just came out. After the release of the US January 2025 employment report on January 9th, someone pointed out a detail — the private sector added only 61,000 jobs on average per month. This is the lowest since 2003, when the economy was not in recession yet. In other words, employment growth has significantly slowed down. This is worth pondering for friends who pay attention to the macro environment. After all, the US economy is so large that employment data often serve as a barometer of market sentiment. The economic trend, how it develops, may influence the Fed’s policy direction, which in turn affects global asset allocation. The crypto market naturally cannot escape the constraints of this broader environment.

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EntryPositionAnalyst

· 21h ago

61,000? That number is really a bit tight, haven't seen this kind of scene in 22 years --- Fed will probably have to cut interest rates this time, or what else can they do... The crypto market will once again ride the roller coaster --- Such poor employment data, the fact that US stocks can still rise is truly incredible haha --- Starting to talk about macro environmental protection again, basically just waiting for Fed to rescue the market, right? --- Recession in 2023 has never been this low before, and now they say there's no problem? Wake up, everyone --- Is this the opportunity to bottom fish or a sign of a looming sell-off... I really can't figure it out --- Compared to 2003, okay, I believe it, this time it's really uncertain --- So is it a hard landing or a soft landing for the economy? Speak in plain language --- Crypto just waits for Fed's words, and everything seems really far-fetched

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WenMoon42

· 01-12 06:10

61,000? Wow, these numbers are pretty intense. --- So, is a recession really coming? The crypto world is about to tremble. --- Since 2003, a new low... How come there are still people willing to go all-in? --- Will the Fed be forced to cut interest rates? If that happens, it could actually be a positive signal. --- The employment market has collapsed. How much longer can the economy hold up? It's really hard to say. --- Wait, how much pressure will this put on the Federal Reserve? What's the next move? --- It's all about how the US economy will react. So frustrating. --- It feels like this correction has just begun. --- Oh my God, we're worried about a recession again. When will things finally settle down?

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zkProofGremlin

· 01-11 06:28

$61,000? We need to see how the Fed reacts to this number. Whether there's a recession or not, the crypto market will lead the decline. Jobs are cooling down, and the probability of rate cuts is rising. How does this logic hold? Since 2003, the lowest point, it's a bit hard to hold on. If the Federal Reserve still refuses to move, it will be a big problem. Is this a signal to start bottom-fishing? No jobs left, what are we still trading for? Haha. As the US economy wobbles downward, we can't escape either. It feels like the Fed has no more cards to play. Jobs data crashes, Bitcoin to rescue the market?

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GasFeeTherapist

· 01-10 02:12

61,000? I think the Fed will cut interest rates again in the second half of the year. --- Looking at this data, 2025 indeed looks suspicious. --- I've felt it for a while—the market's momentum is gone. --- So, is it a wise move to buy the dip in BTC now? --- When the US economy sneezes, we all catch a cold. --- It's not the first time; just get used to it. --- Wait, what does this mean? I need to reevaluate my positions. --- Over 20-year lows, are you panicking? Anyway, I am. --- Does the Fed still want stability? What's the point when the data is right here. --- Jobs collapse, crypto prices rise? Are these historical patterns all just nonsense?

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GreenCandleCollector

· 01-09 14:19

61,000? How bad is that, it's frightening --- The US employment is so poor, can the Fed still cut interest rates? It's a bit uncertain --- Since 2003, the lowest point, definitely worth paying attention to, the crypto circle is also suffering --- With such poor employment data, the economic recession is really not far away, is it? --- So, if the macro environment is bad, even if you're optimistic about crypto, it's pointless --- 61,000 jobs created, this level of employment growth is really not impressive --- If the Fed sees this data, will their policy shift dramatically? I'm a bit hopeful --- The US economy is slowing down, we need to prepare in advance, can't just focus on trading cryptocurrencies --- The key still depends on how the Fed decides next, that’s what truly influences the crypto prices --- Private sector hiring is so bleak, what does it mean? The economy is indeed about to change

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NFT_Therapy_Group

· 01-09 14:09

61,000? That's not right. --- Oh my god, another rate cut, the crypto circle will have to shake again. --- Whatever the Fed does, the crypto market suffers, it's too difficult. --- A new low since 2003 is not an exaggeration, this time it's really a bit uncertain. --- The employment data has truly broken through, let's wait and see how the subsequent policies are adjusted. --- It's the same logic again, poor economy means crypto has to fall, can't make money. --- The US is still too dependent on consumption, this time it looks interesting.

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governance_ghost

· 01-09 14:07

61,000? Come on, this is just the prelude to a recession. --- The Fed should be worried. Our crypto circle is about to be buried with it. --- New lows since 2003? No wonder the market has been so volatile lately, everyone’s betting on rate cuts. --- Employment data just exploded, and in the end, retail investors’ wallets are the ones getting hurt. So frustrating. --- This is good. Global asset allocation needs a reshuffle, and crypto can’t escape it. --- Only 61,000 new? The US economy isn’t doing well either. Didn’t see that coming. --- Here we go again. Every time economic data is bad, they dump on the crypto market. Old trick. --- Such obvious recession signals, and crypto still dares to rise? --- The Fed’s policy shift is inevitable. Time to reconsider your holdings.

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SchroedingersFrontrun

· 01-09 14:01

61,000? These numbers seem a bit fake, a sign of recession? --- Wait, if employment is so weak, does the Fed dare to continue raising interest rates? Crypto might be in trouble... --- Since 2003, the lowest... Why does it feel like economic data is becoming more and more surreal? --- So, is it a hard landing or a soft landing now? What do you all think? I'm a bit confused. --- If employment is weak, the Fed will have to loosen policy. Then crypto prices will soar again, right? --- Private sector only 61,000, what about the government sector? Where is the complete data? --- Here we go again, every time they say it's going to collapse, but it still survives... --- No wonder the on-chain activity has been a bit quiet recently; the overall environment really isn't good. --- Signs of a shift in Fed policy? Jump in early?

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ser_ngmi

· 01-09 13:57

60,000 jobs? Wait, what is this implying... --- Here we go again, the US economy is having issues, and everyone is asking about crypto. --- Since 2003, the lowest point, the Fed will definitely have to take action again. Will BTC go up or down then? Who can say for sure? --- To put it nicely, it's a slowdown; to be harsh, it's probably a prelude to recession. These data points are indeed a bit tense. --- What’s the point of paying attention to employment data every day? Anyway, once the macro turns, we all have to follow along. --- So is this good news or bad news? The more I look, the more confusing it gets. --- The US economy is so large that even 60,000 jobs is a new low. It’s definitely worth being cautious; it’s no small matter.

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