Data Analysis
The release
Released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on 8 May 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT. The economy added 115K jobs for April 2026, according to Non-Farm Payrolls, after a gain of 178K in March 2026.
It arrived at the same moment as Non-Farm Private Payrolls and Unemployment Rate, so the reaction measured on this page belongs to all of them together.
Measured by Clometrix
Solana's volatility ratio was 1.39x, against 2.77x for a typical Non-Farm Payrolls release since 2021. Its volume ratio was 1.25x, against a typical 4.45x. Under 1.5x is not a reaction at all: the market barely noticed this release. Both compare the quarter hour of the release with an ordinary quarter hour that same day, where 1.00x is no change: volatility is how far the price ranged, volume how much traded.
How Solana moved
Solana was at $88.72 when the figure came out. Fifteen minutes later it was unchanged, and an hour later 0.48% lower. Its high-to-low range in the hour after was 0.79% of its price, against 0.29% in the hour before.
What made it matter
Since 2021, Non-Farm Payrolls releases in the two weeks before a Fed decision have moved Solana about as much as those at other times: a median volatility ratio of 2.72x across 21, against 2.81x across 49. This one was not within two weeks of a Fed decision. Its own ratio of 1.39x compares with 2.81x for those, so it moved the price less than its circumstances would suggest.
About Non-Farm Payrolls
Nonfarm payrolls is the measure of the number of workers in the U.S. excluding farm workers and workers in a handful of other job classifications. This is measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which surveys private and government entities throughout the U.S. about their payrolls. The BLS reports the nonfarm payroll numbers to the public on a monthly basis through the closely followed “Employment Situation” report.
Disclaimer
The data analysis, forecasted results and projections provided herein are based on historical price action and market trends. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, these predictions are speculative and should not be considered a guarantee of future performance. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve significant risk, and you should conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. We do not assume any liability for any losses that may result from reliance on this information.
SOL-USDT
Solana
Open
88.42Close
92.3724h Change
3.95 (4.28%)24h High
92.8024h Low
87.6024h Volume
2.654M SOLUS Non-Farm Payrolls
Bureau of Labor Statistics
8th May, 2026, 8:30AM Timezone: America/New York
Chart Data from Binance
Observations
| Time | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | Amplitude | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | |||||||
| Before | 88.71 | 88.76 | 88.70 | 88.71 | 0.00% | 0.07% | 2,648 SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 88.87 | 88.48 | 88.49 | -0.26% | 0.44% | 10,810 SOL |
| 5 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 88.57 | 88.76 | 88.52 | 88.71 | 0.16% | 0.27% | 6,565 SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 88.87 | 88.48 | 88.66 | -0.07% | 0.44% | 15,350 SOL |
| 10 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 88.61 | 88.76 | 88.52 | 88.71 | 0.11% | 0.27% | 9,952 SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 88.87 | 88.48 | 88.61 | -0.12% | 0.44% | 19,616 SOL |
| 15 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 88.61 | 88.76 | 88.52 | 88.71 | 0.11% | 0.27% | 12,867 SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 88.87 | 88.48 | 88.73 | 0.01% | 0.44% | 28,033 SOL |
| 30 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 88.64 | 88.76 | 88.51 | 88.71 | 0.08% | 0.28% | 21,355 SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 88.87 | 88.37 | 88.46 | -0.29% | 0.56% | 52,129 SOL |
| 1 Hour | |||||||
| Before | 88.66 | 88.76 | 88.50 | 88.71 | 0.06% | 0.29% | 43,087 SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 88.87 | 88.17 | 88.29 | -0.49% | 0.79% | 105,808 SOL |
| 2 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 88.46 | 89.10 | 88.45 | 88.71 | 0.28% | 0.73% | 153,791 SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 89.38 | 88.01 | 89.05 | 0.37% | 1.53% | 213,127 SOL |
| 4 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 88.21 | 89.10 | 88.19 | 88.71 | 0.56% | 1.02% | 329,074 SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 89.79 | 88.01 | 89.60 | 0.98% | 1.98% | 438,634 SOL |
| 6 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 88.05 | 89.10 | 87.65 | 88.71 | 0.74% | 1.63% | 608,563 SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 92.42 | 88.01 | 92.30 | 3.88% | 4.77% | 1.015M SOL |
| 8 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 88.42 | 88.45 | 87.60 | 88.20 | -0.25% | 0.96% | 689,225 SOL |
| During | 88.21 | 89.79 | 88.01 | 89.60 | 1.55% | 1.98% | 767,708 SOL |
| 12 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 88.42 | 89.10 | 87.60 | 88.71 | 0.33% | 1.68% | 1.018M SOL |
| During | 88.72 | 92.80 | 88.01 | 92.37 | 3.95% | 5.16% | 1.636M SOL |
