Bitcoin-related job openings increased 6% in 2025, with hiring demand shifting decisively toward non-technical roles as companies across the ecosystem expanded operations, according to a new report from Bitvocation.The 2025 Bitcoin Jobs Data report found that 1,801 Bitcoin-related positions were posted last year, up from 1,707 in 2024, reflecting steady workforce growth despite market volatility.Non-technical roles dominate Bitcoin hiringNon-developer positions accounted for 74% of all Bitcoin job listings in 2025, up from 69% the previous year — highlighting a structural shift as Bitcoin firms move from early infrastructure building toward scaling, operations, and product execution.The most in-demand non-technical roles included:Product managerExecutive assistantMarketing managerDirectorProduct designerProduct manager emerged as the single most sought-after role, while director-level positions increased tenfold, signaling growing organizational maturity across Bitcoin-native companies.Bitcoin job openings spanned multiple sectors, including:Bitcoin miningLightning Network infrastructureBitcoin payments and financial servicesSelf-custody and wallet providers Over 150 Bitcoin-only companies hiringBitvocation recorded more than 150 Bitcoin-only companies actively hiring in 2025.Mining firm Riot Platforms and Bitcoin payments company Lightspark led recruitment efforts, while the top 10 Bitcoin-native employers expanded hiring by 122% year-on-year.Bitcoin-adjacent firms also increased recruitment sharply. The top 10 companies in this category — including Bitdeer, Kraken and SatoshiLabs — posted 88% more Bitcoin-related job listings compared with 2024.United States leads, Singapore surgesThe United States remained the dominant Bitcoin employment hub with roughly 500 job postings, maintaining its position as the global center of Bitcoin industry hiring.Singapore recorded the fastest growth, jumping into second place with a 158% year-on-year increase in Bitcoin job listings.The top five countries by Bitcoin job postings in 2025 were:United StatesSingaporeCzech RepublicGibraltarMalaysiaSwitzerland saw the steepest decline among major markets, with listings down 70% year-on-year.Interestingly, Bhutan and El Salvador — two of the largest nation-state Bitcoin holders — ranked ninth and tenth, respectively.Remote work declines across Bitcoin sectorThe report also noted a decline in remote opportunities.The share of remote Bitcoin jobs fell from 53% in 2024 to 45% in 2025, reflecting a broader industry shift toward hybrid or location-based teams as companies scale.What Bitcoin employers want in 2026Bitcoin companies told Bitvocation that one of their biggest challenges is finding candidates who combine professional competence with genuine Bitcoin alignment.The hardest roles to fill included:Bitcoin Core developmentLightning Network engineeringNon-technical roles requiring deep ecosystem understandingEmployers emphasized a preference for “Swiss Army Knife” candidates — individuals capable of operating across functions, executing reliably, and navigating early-stage startup environments.According to the report, traits such as proof-of-work, ecosystem contribution, and cultural alignment were often valued more highly than traditional credentials alone.Most surveyed companies expect Bitcoin hiring demand to remain stable or increase in 2026, suggesting continued expansion as adoption moves further into payments, infrastructure, and institutional finance.
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