The US initial jobless claims data will be released tonight at 21:30. As of the week ending December 20th, the expected figure is still 224,000, with the previous value also at this number. Once such a high-profile macroeconomic data point shows deviation, it often stirs the entire crypto market—mainstream coins like BTC, ETH, and SOL are most likely to react immediately.

Honestly, the market can be quite volatile at the moment of macro data releases. Especially if the data exceeds expectations or falls far below, both longs and shorts can be caught off guard. Therefore, traders should prepare risk management strategies in advance, especially during this evening’s time window. Make sure to control your positions and set stop-loss orders. Whether to follow this wave of market movement is secondary; protecting your principal is the top priority.