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Data: stablecoin supply surges by $30bn in Q1
On 4 April, IntoTheBlock reported that the total supply of stablecoins increased by more than $30 billion in the first quarter of 2025, despite the fact that the overall cryptocurrency market capitalisation fell by 19 per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to Cointelegraph. IntoTheBlock analyst Juan Pellicer said the increase in stablecoin supply reflected ‘a cautious stance, with investors holding stablecoins as a hedge, possibly waiting for market stability or better entry points’. IntoTheBlock analyst Juan Pellicer said that the increase in stablecoin supply reflected ‘a cautious stance, with investors holding stablecoins as a hedge, possibly waiting for the market to stabilise or a better entry point’.
On 4 April, IntoTheBlock reported that the total supply of stablecoins increased by more than $30 billion in the first quarter of 2025, despite the fact that the overall cryptocurrency market capitalisation fell by 19 per cent in the first quarter of the year, according to Cointelegraph. IntoTheBlock analyst Juan Pellicer said the increase in stablecoin supply reflected ‘a cautious stance, with investors holding stablecoins as a hedge, possibly waiting for market stability or better entry points’. IntoTheBlock analyst Juan Pellicer said that the increase in stablecoin supply reflected ‘a cautious stance, with investors holding stablecoins as a hedge, possibly waiting for the market to stabilise or a better entry point’.
List of important developments in the evening of 4 April
12:00-21:00 Keywords: tariffs, U.S. stocks, non-farm payrolls 1. U.S. President Donald Trump told investors that my policies will never change; 2. China imposed 34% tariffs on all imports originating in the U.S.; 3. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 20% from their all-time highs; 4. The U.S. stock panic index hit a new 4.5-year high, and the market increased bets on a rate cut by the Federal Reserve; 5. U.S. March quarterly non-farm payrolls of 228,000, higher than expected; 6. S&P 500 volatility hit a nearly four-year high, market panic increased; 7. Greeks.live: 26,000 BTC and 220,000 ETH options are about to expire, the implied volatility rose significantly.
12:00-21:00 Keywords: tariffs, U.S. stocks, non-farm payrolls 1. U.S. President Donald Trump told investors that my policies will never change; 2. China imposed 34% tariffs on all imports originating in the U.S.; 3. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 20% from their all-time highs; 4. The U.S. stock panic index hit a new 4.5-year high, and the market increased bets on a rate cut by the Federal Reserve; 5. U.S. March quarterly non-farm payrolls of 228,000, higher than expected; 6. S&P 500 volatility hit a nearly four-year high, market panic increased; 7. Greeks.live: 26,000 BTC and 220,000 ETH options are about to expire, the implied volatility rose significantly.
President Trump comments on non-farm payrolls data: great jobs data, much better than expected
President Trump comments on non-farm payrolls data: great jobs data, much better than expected.
President Trump comments on non-farm payrolls data: great jobs data, much better than expected.
Trump tells investors policy will never change
Trump said in a social media post to investors that my policies will never change. Trump is also reported to have said, ‘It's a great time to get rich and investors will be richer than ever.’
Trump said in a social media post to investors that my policies will never change. Trump is also reported to have said, ‘It's a great time to get rich and investors will be richer than ever.’
U.S. Job Growth Beats Expectations, Unemployment Rises
April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth beat expectations in March and the unemployment rate rose slightly, suggesting a healthy labour market before the global economy is hit by widespread tariffs. Non-farm payrolls rose by 228,000 in March, data released Friday by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics showed. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% as the employment participation rate climbed. Payroll growth stayed firm. The report noted that the labour market was resilient ahead of Trump's sweeping tariffs on Wednesday. Employment growth was led by healthcare, transportation and warehousing, and leisure and hospitality. Retail employment rebounded, partly reflecting the return of 10,000 workers on strike at Kroger.
April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. job growth beat expectations in March and the unemployment rate rose slightly, suggesting a healthy labour market before the global economy is hit by widespread tariffs. Non-farm payrolls rose by 228,000 in March, data released Friday by the US Bureau of Labour Statistics showed. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2% as the employment participation rate climbed. Payroll growth stayed firm. The report noted that the labour market was resilient ahead of Trump's sweeping tariffs on Wednesday. Employment growth was led by healthcare, transportation and warehousing, and leisure and hospitality. Retail employment rebounded, partly reflecting the return of 10,000 workers on strike at Kroger.
Fed rate cuts could reach about 100 basis points this year
Hussainy, an interest rate strategist at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, said, ‘The market is betting that recessionary risks along with tighter financial conditions will force the Fed to cut rates sharply this year, potentially to the tune of about 100 basis points.’ As for Powell's speech later today, Hussainy believes, ‘If Powell and his team release any counter signals to this, short-end rates could go off the rails.’
Hussainy, an interest rate strategist at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, said, ‘The market is betting that recessionary risks along with tighter financial conditions will force the Fed to cut rates sharply this year, potentially to the tune of about 100 basis points.’ As for Powell's speech later today, Hussainy believes, ‘If Powell and his team release any counter signals to this, short-end rates could go off the rails.’
Goldman Sachs analyst: Non-farm payrolls data is just a side dish, the main course is tariffs
‘Today's better-than-expected jobs report helped ease market concerns about immediate weakness in the U.S. labour market,’ said Lindsay Rosner, Head of Diversified Fixed Income Investments at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, ’However, this data is just a side dish right now, and the market is focused on the main course: the tariff issue.’
‘Today's better-than-expected jobs report helped ease market concerns about immediate weakness in the U.S. labour market,’ said Lindsay Rosner, Head of Diversified Fixed Income Investments at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, ’However, this data is just a side dish right now, and the market is focused on the main course: the tariff issue.’
Traders slash Fed rate cut bets, expect June to be likely start point for rate cuts
Traders cut their bets on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in May, expecting June to be the likely start point for rate cuts, and traders continue to bet that the Fed will implement four rate cuts by the end of the year.
Traders cut their bets on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in May, expecting June to be the likely start point for rate cuts, and traders continue to bet that the Fed will implement four rate cuts by the end of the year.
US job growth beats expectations in March
April 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in March, but Trump's tariff policies could test the resilience of the labour market in the coming months amid falling business confidence and a stock market sell-off. Non-farm payrolls added 228,000 jobs in March. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2 per cent from 4.1 per cent in February. Economists expect the impact of reciprocal tariffs could show up in April's jobs report. Retail employment is most likely to fall as consumers hunker down amid rising prices. Financial markets expect the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates by June after pausing its policy easing cycle in January.
April 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in March, but Trump's tariff policies could test the resilience of the labour market in the coming months amid falling business confidence and a stock market sell-off. Non-farm payrolls added 228,000 jobs in March. The unemployment rate rose to 4.2 per cent from 4.1 per cent in February. Economists expect the impact of reciprocal tariffs could show up in April's jobs report. Retail employment is most likely to fall as consumers hunker down amid rising prices. Financial markets expect the Federal Reserve to resume cutting interest rates by June after pausing its policy easing cycle in January.
US credit risk indicators narrowed after the non-farm payrolls report
US credit risk indicators narrowed after the non-farm payrolls report.
US credit risk indicators narrowed after the non-farm payrolls report.