Bitcoin Job Market Update: December 2025 Report
The year ends with 113 jobs. The market got selective — proof of work matters. Here's what to focus on in 2026.
December Key Takeaways
113 jobs posted in December 2025, down 24% from November
Entry-level and unpaid roles nearly vanished — dropping from 27 to just 4 jobs
Senior positions grew — experienced talent stays in demand
47% remote — highest in three months
The year’s pattern: strong start, cautious finish — mirroring Bitcoin market sentiment
Hey Bitcoiners,
The year ends quieter than it began. December’s market was selective — fewer companies, fewer roles, but a clear signal in the data.
Experience and proof of work matters. While overall numbers dropped, senior positions actually grew. Entry-level nearly disappeared.
This is the final monthly report of 2025. We’re preparing a full year report with trends, patterns, and insights across all 12 months — coming soon.
Ok, no more talks, let’s look at how December closed out the year!
How many Bitcoin Jobs were there in December 2025?
113 jobs. 🟠 38 Bitcoin-only. 75 Other.
What Does the Bitcoin Job Market Trend Look Like?
December was the quietest month of 2025. Year-over-year, we’re down 6% from last December — not a collapse, but a cooling.
The pause from November continues. Looking at the chart, the last five months form a near-perfect pyramid — October at the peak, August and December at the base.
But this doesn’t mean Bitcoin jobs are disappearing. In 2026, we’re expanding our data coverage to include more companies across the Bitcoin ecosystem. More visibility, more opportunities surfaced. So stay tuned and sharpen your skills!
Who’s Hiring?
40 companies hired in December — down from 52. Fewer companies, fewer roles, but the ones still posting are serious.
When the market cools, you see who’s committed. These companies are still building.
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How many Bitcoin jobs are remote?
47% remote — the highest in three months. As total volume dropped, remote share grew.
🟠 Bitcoin-only companies remain the most remote-friendly, the bigger part of their December jobs were location-independent.
Where are the hotspots of Bitcoin opportunities?
The US remains #1 with on-site jobs but the map is spreading.
Bitcoin work is no longer just US and Europe and only South America was missing from this month’s chart.
Do you have to be a Developer to work in Bitcoin?
72% of December jobs were non-dev — the pattern holds. You don’t have to be a developer to work in Bitcoin.
But here’s an interesting split: 🟠 Bitcoin-only companies leaned more toward developers this month compared to “Other” companies.
What roles have been in demand?
Senior Software Engineer tops the dev list — experience in demand. Full Stack Developer follows.
On the non-dev side: big variety, but Co-Founder, Director, and Executive Assistant stand out after Product Manager. Leadership and support roles.
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What Level of Talent Are Bitcoin Companies Hiring?
This is where December’s story becomes clear.
Entry-level and unpaid roles nearly vanished — from 27 jobs in November to just 4. Meanwhile, Senior positions grew from 27 to 33.
Mid-level held steady. Manager roles barely moved. But the bottom of the ladder? Almost empty.
December’s message: companies want proven talent. Build your proof of work now.
Final thoughts: The bar is rising
December confirmed what November hinted at. The market is selective. Entry-level roles nearly disappeared while senior positions grew.
This isn’t bad news — it’s a signal. Companies want proof of work. Experience. Visibility. The job seekers who spent 2025 building skills and showing up are better positioned for what’s next.
We’re preparing our full 2025 year-in-review report — trends, patterns, and insights across all 12 months. And in 2026, we’re expanding our data to cover more of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The quiet months are behind us. Time to show what you’ve built.
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Great breakdown on how December's numbers tell a story beyond just the 24% drop. The fact that entry-level positions shrank from 27 to 4 while senior roles actually grew to 33 is probaly the most telling signal of the year. I saw something similar in my own nework last quarter where companies stopped taking bets on potential and started paying premiums for proven track records. The quiet months might actually be when serious builders get noticed because there's less noise competing for attention.