According to Edward Dowd on Twitter, a significant standard deviation of 7 has emerged between the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) and Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP), indicating potential data inconsistencies and suggesting the US economy is weaker than capital markets perceive (source: @DowdEdward, May 14, 2025). For crypto traders, this discrepancy highlights potential volatility as weaker macroeconomic fundamentals can drive increased demand for alternative assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, while also raising caution for risk-off moves if market sentiment shifts rapidly.