2025-12-29 14:29:26

Heads up on what's brewing in 2026: major financial institutions are flagging potential softness in the job market. The culprit? Trade tariffs and tighter immigration controls are expected to put the squeeze on corporate hiring plans over the next year.

Why should you care? Economic slowdown typically filters into crypto and broader financial markets. Fewer jobs mean less consumer spending power, which can shift how capital flows across different asset classes. When traditional economies hiccup, investors often reassess their portfolio allocations—and that's when alternative assets like crypto start drawing fresh attention.

The policy environment heading into 2026 is shaping up to be a mixed bag: protective trade measures could boost some domestic sectors while simultaneously creating headwinds for global supply chains and hiring momentum. Keep an eye on employment data through next year—it'll be a key barometer for overall market health.

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GamefiHarvester

· 7h ago

NGL, 2026 is going to be tough. When the unemployment wave hits, the crypto circle will have to go down with it... Wait, they say that when the economy is bad, crypto actually attracts money? Then why am I still here harvesting profits haha Tariffs + immigration controls hit hard, traditional finance is about to start bottom-fishing alt assets The unemployment rate is the real indicator, more reliable than any big influencer shouting signals... I'm just worried that by then, everyone will be broke, and no one will be trading cryptocurrencies anymore

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NotFinancialAdviser

· 7h ago

ngl, if this wave of unemployment really happens, the crypto world might actually take off... history always repeats itself this way.

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FreeMinter

· 7h ago

NGL, now we have to watch the employment data trend... Workers might suffer, and the crypto market could take off again.

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MemeKingNFT

· 7h ago

It's a critical moment... I'm just afraid that in 2026, the retail investors will still be waiting for the bottom, and as a result, their jobs are gone and their wallets are empty. --- What does the phrase "decreased purchasing power" mean for on-chain data? Have you thought about it? --- Here we go again... When the economy is bad, just throw money into crypto? The bottom should have been established already, right? --- I mentioned the bearish signals last year, and now someone finally notices? It’s quite a delayed reaction, everyone. --- So ultimately, it still depends on what the on-chain data says. Don’t listen to these institutions talking nonsense. --- Capital flows will never lie... It all depends on whether you can catch that bottom consensus. --- Huh, feels a bit like the rhythm of "Yue Ji Sheng" from the Book of Songs... The rise and fall of the mainland will eventually come.

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NFTRegretDiary

· 7h ago

Nah, is this really the wave of unemployment coming? Is the crypto world about to lie back and win? --- The key is that once consumer spending declines, where will retail investors get the money to buy the dip? --- Feels like psychological preparation for the 2026 crash... same old tricks. --- Trade war + layoffs, and then they say crypto will boom? I believe the logic, but I have no money in my account. --- Just want to know if this is really a recession or if they're just scaring us into cutting the leeks. --- Instead of looking at employment data, it's better to directly watch Bitcoin's trend... Be honest. --- So basically, it's still about preparing for the worst and not going all in. --- Wait, are they talking about unemployment → crypto trading? It sounds like they're writing a novel to me.

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BugBountyHunter

· 8h ago

The 2026 unemployment wave is coming, and the crypto world is about to take off... Major institutions are starting to issue warnings.

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