The U.S. initial jobless claims remained stable at 224,000 for the week, consistent with the previous week's 236,000, according to data released on December 24, 2025. This stability in the labor market comes just before the holiday season, with claims below 220,000 indicating strength and those above 230,000 suggesting potential economic slowdown. In response, the crypto market experienced a 1.06% decline in total market capitalization in the 24 hours leading up to the data release. Bitcoin saw $60.5 million in liquidations as investors moved towards safer assets like gold, which outperformed digital currencies amid shifting risk exposure.