2025-12-30 08:26:29

Recently, wage growth has become a hot topic. The wage increase has been around 5% for two consecutive years, which is the first time in nearly thirty years. But the question is—this growth rate must outpace inflation; otherwise, people's actual purchasing power is effectively shrinking.

Small and medium-sized enterprises and micro-businesses are now facing a real dilemma: how to ensure employee benefits while maintaining sustainable business growth? This is not only an issue at the corporate level but also affects the overall expectations of the financial market.

Looking ahead to 2026, how will the market evolve? If policies continue to release liquidity and stimulate economic growth, what will be the consequences? What does this mean for cryptocurrency prices? These continuous policy signals will ultimately be reflected in the crypto market—some see bullish, others bearish, but the underlying logic points to the same question: will there be more and more money, or will tightening begin?

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Hijir

· 7h ago

Christmas to the Moon! 🌕

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 7h ago

A 5% increase sounds good, but it’s useless if it can't beat inflation. When there's more money, the coin price soars; when money gets tight, the coin price drops. Basically, it's a game of liquidity. Small and medium-sized enterprises are under immense pressure, and in the end, workers still suffer the most. How the crypto world will evolve in 2026 entirely depends on policy decisions; this game is truly ruthless. With actual purchasing power shrinking, asking for a salary increase is like closing your eyes to steal a bell.

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RooftopReserver

· 7h ago

5% increase? Uh... can it really beat inflation? I'm a bit skeptical. When inflation hits, wage increases become a joke, and actual purchasing power continues to shrink. Will liquidity keep expanding? The crypto world is about to take off again, but how long can this illusion of prosperity last? Small and medium-sized enterprises are really struggling this time. Employees want higher wages, costs are rising, and being caught in the middle is tough. Will there be more money or tightening? Good question. I bet inflation will spiral upward. The 2026 bull market depends on policy stance; if policies shift, crypto prices could crash. Honestly, 5% can't keep up with current price increases; ordinary people are still losing out. But for us crypto enthusiasts, inflation might actually be an opportunity. When M2 growth accelerates, crypto prices could have a chance. Small micro-businesses are really desperate now, unable to compete with large corporations on cost pressures. Basically, the entire system is caught in an inflation spiral; no one can escape. When policies are loose, we take advantage; when policies tighten... well, we'll see then.

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TommyTeacher1

· 7h ago

A 5% increase sounds good, but if it can't beat inflation, it's pointless. Liquidity has been abundant, and the coins should have already taken off by now. Small and medium-sized enterprises are really struggling this round; employee wages need to rise, but profit margins are limited. Whether 2026 is about easing or tightening liquidity is the key factor that will determine the coin price. With so many policy signals, the market seems a bit confused. Having more money makes it easier to trade cryptocurrencies; it all depends on how the central bank plays it. Inflation eats into wage growth, so the common people are actually experiencing a decline in purchasing power, which everyone can see. Liquidity overflow → coin prices rise, this logic isn't wrong, right? Wait, can small and medium-sized enterprises really withstand this?

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GasFeeVictim

· 7h ago

A 5% increase sounds good, but the real purchasing power is still shrinking... This is the current magical paradox. Whether to loosen or tighten, that's a good question. The crypto market will now depend on policy signals. Small and medium-sized enterprises are caught in the middle, it's too difficult. Employees want raises, costs are rising, but profits haven't kept up. If the liquidity continues to be loosened in 2026, the coin prices might soar... but inflation is also very dangerous. Honestly, small merchants are really having a hard time now. Raising prices risks losing customers, not raising prices risks losing money. Liquidity tightening and loosening cause people's wallets to shrink accordingly. This routine is all too familiar. The crypto market is now just waiting to see what the central bank will do next. This is the key signal. Inflation eats into growth, no one can have an easy time. Except maybe those holding coins, who might still have a chance.

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SmartContractDiver

· 7h ago

5% increase? Laughable, inflation eats it all up --- The key still depends on how the central bank loosens monetary policy. Crypto is just like money—when there's more of it, it goes up --- Small and medium-sized enterprises are too hard. When employees want higher wages and prices rise, getting caught in the middle is a disaster --- 2026? First, see how liquidity moves next year. That's the real key --- Basically, it's about whether it shrinks or not. Right now, no one can see clearly --- Isn't this logic just caused by printing money? The crypto price will eventually follow --- Everyone knew that a 5% increase can't beat inflation. Why are we discussing it now? --- Workers really have it tough. Wages can't keep up with rising prices --- When policies loosen, crypto rises; when policies tighten, it falls. It's that simple

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NotSatoshi

· 7h ago

A 5% increase sounds like a lot, but it can't keep up with inflation, which is really heartbreaking. Printing money, printing money, in the end, it still flows into the crypto world. Wages have increased, but prices are rising even more fiercely, can't beat that. Liquidity in 2026 is the key; frankly, crypto prices depend on whether the central bank keeps easing or not. Small and micro enterprises are really caught in the middle this time, it's tough. As more and more money circulates, crypto allocation becomes necessary; this logic can't be broken. A 5% growth rate, but with inflation, it directly turns into negative growth, feeling like harvesting the leeks. The crypto prices move according to policies; no need to guess so complicated. Actual purchasing power shrinks; we need to find a way out, or everything else is pointless. Loose liquidity will eventually push up crypto prices; this chess game has been set long ago.

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