The job market of Bitcoin is reflective of the sector’s growth trajectory. As cryptocurrency is fast becoming an established asset class, the industry’s need for talent has grown immensely, and this has reshaped the requirements of a career in Bitcoin.
Bitvocation’s newly released 2025 jobs report shows the Bitcoin sector added 1,801 jobs last year, a 6% jump from 2024’s 1,707 openings. The numbers paint a picture of an industry moving beyond its developer-centric roots, with non-technical roles now accounting for 74% of all listings—up from 69% the previous year.
America Leads While Singapore Surges
The U.S. kept its hold on Bitcoin hiring, having about 500 job openings. Strong venture capital backing, deep tech talent pools, and growing institutional adoption drove this dominance. Big financial firms and fintech startups have ramped up their Bitcoin operations, creating demand for engineers, compliance specialists, and product developers.
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Singapore turned heads as the year’s breakout market, jumping 158% year-over-year to grab second place globally. The city-state’s blockchain-friendly regulations and prime Asian location pulled in international firms looking for a foothold in digital assets. The Czech Republic, Gibraltar, and Malaysia are among the other top five hiring markets.
Beyond the Code: New Career Pathways
Bitcoin-only companies grew their slice to 47% of the broader crypto job market, up 5% from 2024. These Bitcoin firms offered 56% of all remote positions, though remote work overall dropped 10% as companies brought workers back to offices.
Product manager topped the non-technical hiring charts, while director-level positions shot up tenfold. This is a sign that Bitcoin companies are building out their organizational structures. Riot Platforms and Lightspark led hiring among Bitcoin-focused firms, with the top ten companies boosting positions by 122% year-over-year.
The Talent Gap Challenge
Employers said they had trouble hiring for specialized technical roles like Bitcoin Core and Lightning development. But they also found it difficult to find non-technical candidates who could use Bitcoin’s philosophy for practical business ideas. Companies seem to be valuing candidates with “Bitcoin conviction,” cultural fit, and proven contributions over traditional credentials.
