Major changes in Bitcoin industry recruitment: 74% are non-technical roles, management position demand surges tenfold

The hiring market in the Bitcoin industry is undergoing a structural shift. According to the 2025 employment data report released by Bitvocation, although the growth in Bitcoin-related job openings is modest (only a 6% increase to 1,801 positions), the changes in job structure are quite noteworthy — the proportion of non-technical roles has risen from 69% in 2024 to 74%, and there is a surge in management positions, with director roles increasing tenfold year-over-year. These data points reflect a transition in the industry from being technology-driven to operations-driven.

Record High in Non-Technical Roles, Industry Matures

Significant Changes in Job Structure

The recruitment structure in 2025 indicates a shift in the industry’s development stage:

What does the continuous rise in non-technical roles imply? From these data, it’s clear that Bitcoin companies no longer only need engineers and developers but also require more operations, management, and business talent to support growth.

Most In-Demand Non-Technical Positions

The highest-demand roles include:

• Product Manager
• Executive Assistant
• Marketing Manager
• Director
• Product Designer

Among these, the director position is particularly noteworthy, with a tenfold increase. While this figure may seem exaggerated, it reflects a reality: Bitcoin companies are expanding from small teams into formal enterprises with complete management structures.

Management Demand Explodes, Company Size Expanding

The tenfold growth in director roles is not an isolated phenomenon. The report shows that the top ten recruiting companies (including Riot Platforms and Lightspark) experienced a 122% increase in hiring compared to the previous year. This indicates that leading companies are actively expanding, and the expansion is not limited to technical teams but also includes management and operational systems.

From this perspective, the Bitcoin industry has entered a phase of “building formal operational systems.” It’s no longer about a few engineers coding in garages but about product managers defining direction, marketing managers exploring markets, and directors managing teams.

Regional Distribution: US Leads, Singapore Booms

Geographic Distribution of Positions

The United States continues to hold an absolute lead, with about 500 Bitcoin-related positions. Interestingly, Singapore’s performance is even more remarkable — a 158% year-over-year increase, making it the second-largest recruitment hub. This reflects the globalization of the Bitcoin industry, moving beyond a US-centric scene.

Remote Positions Decline, Work Modes Changing

An easily overlooked data point is that remote Bitcoin positions decreased from 53% to 45%. This decline may reflect two trends:

1. The increase of formal companies that prefer to establish centralized offices
2. The industry’s shift from early decentralized collaboration to a more structured corporate model

This does not mean remote work is disappearing but indicates that more companies are establishing physical offices and requiring employees to work on-site.

Industry Signal: From Startup Ecosystem to Mature Industry

All these data points tell a story: the Bitcoin industry is transitioning from a startup ecosystem to a relatively mature industry.

• Rising share of non-technical roles = increased business complexity, requiring more specialized talent
• Tenfold growth in director roles = company scale expanding, organizational structures improving
• Surge in hiring among leading companies = resources concentrating among top players
• Geographic diversification = accelerated industry globalization
• Decline in remote positions = higher degree of formalization

All these changes point in the same direction: the Bitcoin industry is no longer in the “wild growth” stage but has entered a phase of “building formal operational systems.”

Summary

The 2025 Bitcoin employment data shows modest growth (only 6%), but the structural changes are profound. The record high in non-technical roles, surging management demand, and geographic diversification all indicate industry maturation. For job seekers, this means that employment opportunities in Bitcoin are no longer limited to technical roles; demand for operations, management, and product positions is rapidly increasing. For the industry itself, these trends reflect a shift from startup phase toward establishing a complete business ecosystem.