Demand for workers with Bitcoin expertise rose last year, with crypto firms posting 6% more Bitcoin-related jobs than in the previous year, according to Bitvocation’s 2025 Bitcoin Jobs Data report. A total of 1,801 roles were advertised in 2025, compared with 1,707 in 2024, with opportunities spanning mining, the Lightning Network, Bitcoin-focused financial services, payments and self-custody solutions.

Most of the growth came from non-developer positions. Product manager emerged as the most sought-after non-technical role, while director-level openings increased tenfold, which Bitvocation said points to companies expanding and formalizing their operations. Overall, non-developer roles made up 74% of all Bitcoin job listings in 2025, up from 69% a year earlier, highlighting a shift toward product, operational and leadership hiring as the sector matures.

More than 150 Bitcoin-only companies were actively hiring during the year. Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms and payments firm Lightspark led the group, with the top 10 Bitcoin-only employers expanding their job postings by 122% year-on-year. At the same time, the top 10 Bitcoin-adjacent companies increased Bitcoin-related listings by 88%, with Bitdeer, Kraken and SatoshiLabs among the most active.

US leads job openings as global mix shifts

The United States remained the largest market for Bitcoin jobs, accounting for roughly 500 listings. Singapore recorded the fastest growth, climbing to second place after a 158% year-on-year increase in job postings. The Czech Republic, Gibraltar and Malaysia completed the top five countries by number of openings.

Switzerland experienced the sharpest decline among the top 10 markets, with Bitcoin job listings falling 70% year-on-year. Bhutan and El Salvador, which hold the seventh- and fifth-largest Bitcoin reserves among nation-states, ranked ninth and tenth, respectively, in terms of job postings. Bitvocation also noted a pullback in remote work, with the share of fully remote Bitcoin roles dropping from 53% in 2024 to 45% in 2025.

Skills gap and the search for multi-talent

Despite the increase in hiring, Bitcoin companies reported ongoing challenges in finding suitable candidates. According to Bitvocation, employers cited “a shortage of candidates who combine professional competence with Bitcoin culture, and lived understanding of the ecosystem.”

The most difficult positions to fill included highly specialized technical roles, such as Bitcoin Core and Lightning development, as well as non-technical jobs that require translating Bitcoin’s principles into product strategy, growth, operations or communications. Many firms said they are looking for a “Swiss Army Knife” profile, describing candidates valued for “reliable follow-through” and the ability to “ship in messy, real-world environments.”

This flexibility is particularly important for early-stage startups, which often require team members who can “wear multiple hats” and remain “relentless in execution.” Bitvocation said alignment with Bitcoin’s values, proof-of-work contributions and hands-on involvement in the ecosystem were often seen as more important than traditional credentials alone. Most surveyed companies expect Bitcoin-related employment opportunities to remain stable or continue growing in 2026.

Sources:

https://bitvocation.com/2025%20Annual%20Bitcoin%20Job%20Market%20Report%20by%20Bitvocation.pdf

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-jobs-grew-6-percent-2025