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On April 2, data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday indicated that new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a seasonally adjusted 202,000 last week, reflecting a stable labor market in March with low levels of layoffs. Since the beginning of this year, initial claims have fluctuated between 201,000 and 230,000, consistent with the characteristics described by economists as 'low hiring, low layoffs.' They attribute the stagnation in the labor market to the ongoing uncertainty brought about by Trump's aggressive import tariff policies. Additionally, the month-long war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran has added another layer of uncertainty for businesses. According to a Reuters survey of economists, nonfarm employment in March is expected to rebound by about 60,000 jobs, but some economists warn that this rebound may be temporary due to the conflict causing global oil prices to surge over 50%. Nancy Vanden Houten, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, stated, 'We expect the war will delay the moderate improvement originally anticipated in the labor market this year, as businesses will pause hiring due to uncertainty, slowing consumer spending, and rising costs.' (Jin Shi)

[U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Decrease, Labor Market Maintains Low Hiring and Layoff Levels]On April 2, data released by the U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday indicated that new applications for unemployment benefits fell to a seasonally adjusted 202,000 last week, reflecting a stable labor market in March with low levels of layoffs. Since the beginning of this year, initial claims have fluctuated between 201,000 and 230,000, consistent with the characteristics described by economists as 'low hiring, low layoffs.' They attribute the stagnation in the labor market to the ongoing uncertainty brought about by Trump's aggressive import tariff policies. Additionally, the month-long war between the U.S. and Israel against Iran has added another layer of uncertainty for businesses. According to a Reuters survey of economists, nonfarm employment in March is expected to rebound by about 60,000 jobs, but some economists warn that this rebound may be temporary due to the conflict causing global oil prices to surge over 50%. Nancy Vanden Houten, chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, stated, 'We expect the war will delay the moderate improvement originally anticipated in the labor market this year, as businesses will pause hiring due to uncertainty, slowing consumer spending, and rising costs.' (Jin Shi)

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims Decrease, Labor Market Maintains Low Hiring and Layoff Levels

On April 2, it was reported that the initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending March 28 were 202,000, marking a new low since the week of January 10, 2026. This figure is below the expected 212,000, with the previous value revised from 210,000 to 211,000.

[U.S. Initial Jobless Claims at 202,000 for Week Ending March 28, Below Expectations of 212,000]On April 2, it was reported that the initial jobless claims in the U.S. for the week ending March 28 were 202,000, marking a new low since the week of January 10, 2026. This figure is below the expected 212,000, with the previous value revised from 210,000 to 211,000.

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims at 202,000 for Week Ending March 28, Below Expectations of 212,000

WTI crude oil continues to rise sharply, surging 13.00% in intraday trading, currently priced at $112.01 per barrel.

[WTI Crude Oil Soars 13.00% in Intraday Trading]WTI crude oil continues to rise sharply, surging 13.00% in intraday trading, currently priced at $112.01 per barrel.

WTI Crude Oil Soars 13.00% in Intraday Trading

On April 2, it was disclosed by @aixbt that Polygon processed 493 million stablecoin transactions in February, exceeding the combined total of Solana, Base, Arbitrum, and Ethereum, accounting for 30% of the global on-chain stablecoin transaction volume. During the month, 28.2 million POL tokens were burned, setting a new monthly historical record. When pricing POL, the market seems to treat Polymarket as the chain itself. Even excluding the 55% transaction share held by Polymarket, pure payment scenarios still generate over 220 million transactions monthly. Stripe, Revolut (with a monthly transaction volume of $111 million), and Mastercard are all conducting clearing and settlement on Polygon, with active USDC addresses reaching 3.7 million. Polygon's stablecoin supply stands at $3.3 billion, while Base's is at $5 billion. However, Polygon's USDC transaction scale is six times that of any other public chain. For payment rails, the speed of fund circulation is far more important than the static Total Value Locked (TVL). The market is currently pricing liquidity pools, whereas it should focus on processing throughput. If Polymarket were to leave, it might present the best opportunity for POL, forcing the market to reprice based on its true value: as the global stablecoin clearing and settlement layer, Polygon currently achieves a processing speed of 2600 TPS, with a roadmap goal of 100,000 TPS.

[Polygon Processes 493 Million Stablecoin Transactions in February, Surpassing Solana, Base, Arbitrum, and Ethereum Combined]On April 2, it was disclosed by @aixbt that Polygon processed 493 million stablecoin transactions in February, exceeding the combined total of Solana, Base, Arbitrum, and Ethereum, accounting for 30% of the global on-chain stablecoin transaction volume. During the month, 28.2 million POL tokens were burned, setting a new monthly historical record. When pricing POL, the market seems to treat Polymarket as the chain itself. Even excluding the 55% transaction share held by Polymarket, pure payment scenarios still generate over 220 million transactions monthly. Stripe, Revolut (with a monthly transaction volume of $111 million), and Mastercard are all conducting clearing and settlement on Polygon, with active USDC addresses reaching 3.7 million. Polygon's stablecoin supply stands at $3.3 billion, while Base's is at $5 billion. However, Polygon's USDC transaction scale is six times that of any other public chain. For payment rails, the speed of fund circulation is far more important than the static Total Value Locked (TVL). The market is currently pricing liquidity pools, whereas it should focus on processing throughput. If Polymarket were to leave, it might present the best opportunity for POL, forcing the market to reprice based on its true value: as the global stablecoin clearing and settlement layer, Polygon currently achieves a processing speed of 2600 TPS, with a roadmap goal of 100,000 TPS.

Polygon Processes 493 Million Stablecoin Transactions in February, Surpassing Solana, Base, Arbitrum, and Ethereum Combined

On April 2, Bitcoin continued to fluctuate in the range of approximately $60,000 to $70,000, with no clear breakthrough catalyst in sight. Derivative positions remain defensive, as traders continue to pay funding fees to maintain short exposure, increasing the risk of a short squeeze. Analysts indicate that as energy and metal prices impact the market, pushing it into a 'supply chain disruption' phase, macro pressures are further intensifying.

[Analyst: Crowded Short Positions Before Easter Hide Upside Risks as Bitcoin Drops Below $66,000]On April 2, Bitcoin continued to fluctuate in the range of approximately $60,000 to $70,000, with no clear breakthrough catalyst in sight. Derivative positions remain defensive, as traders continue to pay funding fees to maintain short exposure, increasing the risk of a short squeeze. Analysts indicate that as energy and metal prices impact the market, pushing it into a 'supply chain disruption' phase, macro pressures are further intensifying.

Analyst: Crowded Short Positions Before Easter Hide Upside Risks as Bitcoin Drops Below $66,000

On April 2, according to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $66,000, with a 24-hour decline of 3.75%.

[Bitcoin Falls Below $66,000]On April 2, according to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $66,000, with a 24-hour decline of 3.75%.

Bitcoin Falls Below $66,000

On April 2, the number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. last week was 202,000, estimated at 212,000, with a previous value of 210,000.

[U.S. Initial Jobless Claims at 202,000 Last Week]On April 2, the number of initial jobless claims in the U.S. last week was 202,000, estimated at 212,000, with a previous value of 210,000.

U.S. Initial Jobless Claims at 202,000 Last Week

On April 2, Telegram's built-in encrypted wallet 'Wallet in Telegram' announced the launch of perpetual contract trading, with technical support from Lighter. It supports over 50 markets, including metals, stocks, oil, and cryptocurrencies, with leverage of up to 50 times.

[Telegram's Encrypted Wallet Launches Perpetual Contract Trading]On April 2, Telegram's built-in encrypted wallet 'Wallet in Telegram' announced the launch of perpetual contract trading, with technical support from Lighter. It supports over 50 markets, including metals, stocks, oil, and cryptocurrencies, with leverage of up to 50 times.

Telegram's Encrypted Wallet Launches Perpetual Contract Trading

On April 2, UBS strategist Jonny Tversis predicted that despite recent fluctuations in gold prices, the price of gold will reach new highs this year, viewing the recent pullback as a buying opportunity. UBS forecasts an average gold price of $5,000 per ounce in 2026, with prices of $4,800 and $4,250 expected in 2027 and 2028, respectively. (Jin Shi)

[UBS: Gold May Reach New Highs This Year, Average Price of $5,000/oz]On April 2, UBS strategist Jonny Tversis predicted that despite recent fluctuations in gold prices, the price of gold will reach new highs this year, viewing the recent pullback as a buying opportunity. UBS forecasts an average gold price of $5,000 per ounce in 2026, with prices of $4,800 and $4,250 expected in 2027 and 2028, respectively. (Jin Shi)

UBS: Gold May Reach New Highs This Year, Average Price of $5,000/oz

火币HTX报道，据路透社报道，尽管因大量囤积比特币而受到外界日益增长的审视，Strategy（前 MicroStrategy）仍将继续作为成分股留在纳斯达克 100 指数。此次指数年度调整结果确认，Strategy 未被剔除，其席位将在新一轮调整生效后得以保留。 
报道指出，市场对 Strategy 的关注主要集中在其高度依赖比特币价格波动的商业模式上，但这并未影响其当前在纳指 100 中的地位。

【路透社：Strategy 将继续留在纳斯达克 100 指数】火币HTX报道，据路透社报道，尽管因大量囤积比特币而受到外界日益增长的审视，Strategy（前 MicroStrategy）仍将继续作为成分股留在纳斯达克 100 指数。此次指数年度调整结果确认，Strategy 未被剔除，其席位将在新一轮调整生效后得以保留。 
报道指出，市场对 Strategy 的关注主要集中在其高度依赖比特币价格波动的商业模式上，但这并未影响其当前在纳指 100 中的地位。

路透社：Strategy 将继续留在纳斯达克 100 指数

Exchange 'Listing Curse' Investigation: Why 89% of New Tokens Ultimately Become Retail Investor Traps?

AI's Cost Dilemma: How Infrastructure Economics Will Reshape the Next Phase of the Market

Dogecoin ETFs Dead In March? Only 2 Days Of Inflows And Less Than $1M – Details

Musk Poaches the Web3 Prodigy Who Laid the Foundation for the Aave App

The Oil Order is Breaking Apart: What Happens Next in the Middle East?

Fidelity’s New Bitcoin Study Challenges The Traditional 60/40 Portfolio

Bernstein Analysts Say Bitcoin Price Has Bottomed, Here’s Where It’s Headed

ZachXBT flags USDC freeze – Why 16 exchange wallets were hit

Bitget UEX Daily | Trump Says Iran Requests Delay in Strikes; US Stocks Post Largest Drop Since US-Iran War Began; Apple Opens Siri to External AI

Trump Signature on US Dollar Sparks Debate Over Historic Break from Tradition

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U.S. Officials: Trump to Reiterate Timeline for Withdrawal from Iran in 2 to 3 Weeks

路透社：Strategy 将继续留在纳斯达克 100 指数

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