Just two months out from September, the number of workers juggling multiple jobs jumped by 499,000, hitting an all-time high of 9.301 million. That's a striking spike in the gig economy trend. When labor markets tighten this way—with folks taking on more jobs to make ends meet—it often signals underlying economic pressure. For crypto investors watching macro conditions, this kind of employment data paints the broader picture: tighter household finances can influence risk appetite and capital flows into digital assets.