Bitcoin whipsawed late Friday after two surprise U.S. developments hit markets within hours.
> At a Glance
> – President Trump posted December jobs numbers 12 hours early
> – Supreme Court held back its tariff-legality ruling
> – Bitcoin leapt $2,000 in minutes
> – Why it matters: Traders are pricing in policy uncertainty that could sway markets for weeks.
The flagship crypto had been hovering near $90,000 until the dual headlines broke, triggering a lightning spike toward $92,000 before a slight cool-off.
Early Data Drop
A Truth Social chart from President Trump showed the private sector adding 654,000 positions in 2025 while federal payrolls shrank by 181,000.
The catch: the Bureau of Labor Statistics had not yet released the figures to the public.
President Trump wrote:
> “Private job growth of 654,000 proves our economic plan is working.”
The official December employment report hit inboxes roughly 12 hours later.
Court Holds Fire on Tariffs
Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court opted not to publish its long-awaited opinion on the 2025 tariffs Trump imposed on multiple countries.
The decision to delay sent implied odds that the duties will be ruled legal climbing to 31%, according to betting-market data cited by traders.
Market Reaction
Bitcoin’s price response was immediate:
- Surged from $90,000 to $92,000 in minutes
- Retraced to $91,200 as longs took profit
- Volatility index for BTC jumped alongside gold and the dollar
> Key Takeaways
> – Early data leaks add uncertainty to Fed-policy bets
> – Tariff clarity remains in limbo, keeping risk assets on edge
> – Bitcoin continues to trade as a high-beta proxy for macro headlines
With two major policy questions still unanswered, crypto traders are bracing for more knee-jerk moves tied to Washington’s next surprise.
