2025 Cryptocurrency Industry Professionals' Current Situation Is Quite Heartbreaking

Recently conducted a small survey, with 506 responses received. Frankly, the results are even more disappointing than expected.

Let's look at the two most striking data points: over 70% of respondents have a monthly salary below $4,000, which is already below the industry average in developed regions like Europe and America. Additionally, nearly half of the professionals have experienced layoffs.

What’s especially heartbreaking is the situation after being laid off—most people did not receive N+1 compensation. This was supposed to be standard industry practice, but now it’s become a luxury.

Let's examine the salary distribution. The vast majority are stuck below the $4,000 monthly salary ceiling, with only a small percentage able to break through this line. Comparing this to the salary levels of large overseas companies, the gap becomes immediately apparent.

The wave of layoffs has not stopped in the past two years, and subsequent protections are limited. Some say the industry risks are much higher now than before, and job stability really cannot be guaranteed.

This is not just a salary issue; it also reflects that the entire crypto industry still needs more improvements in career development, salary systems, and employee protections.