Crypto Jobs: Publications with ‘Bitcoin’, ‘Cryptocurrency’ Rise

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Companies are seriously stepping up their efforts to recruit workers with cryptocurrency skills. A recent LinkedIn analysis found that the number of job postings containing the terms “bitcoin”, “ethereum”, “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency” increased by 395% in the United States between 2020 and 2021.

This is a significantly larger growth than the increase in registrations for the wider tech industry, which saw a 98% increase in publications during the same period. The most common titles on LinkedIn lists included blockchain developers and engineers.

(“The term “cryptocurrency” refers to a digital currency that is backed by computer code rather than a central bank or other government authority. The technology behind this code is called blockchain. Some of the most popular cryptocurrencies commonly traded, or “cryptos,” including Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum.)

LinkedIn said most of the posts were in the software and finance sectors, but noted that the professional services sector (including accountants and consultants), personnel sector and hardware sector also boosted hiring for crypto-related jobs. A recent search for “cryptocurrency” on LinkedIn’s job platform yielded more than 11,000 results, including listings from major companies like PayPal and Deloitte.

And applicants are interested: An August report from employment site Indeed found that the volume of crypto-related job searches in a week last summer was 300% higher than a week comparable in 2020.

Searches for blockchain-related jobs soared 137% over the same period. Indeed, it has also been found that crypto and blockchain software development tasks are more likely to be remote than non-crypto software development tasks. This is a major industry advantage for people looking for a career that will allow them to work from home.

Crypto has gone mainstream in 2021

The cryptocurrency continued its meteoric rise into the mainstream in 2021. Bitcoin gained around 50% in value over the year (but not without its signature volatility along the way) and hit new all-time highs. Experts expect this trend to continue, with some claiming that Bitcoin will hit $ 100,000 per coin (more than double its current value) in the near future. Meanwhile, altcoins like Dogecoin and Ether saw even more dramatic gains last year.

As the value of cryptocurrencies increased, so did the community surrounding the technology. People ask for crypto gifts in their marriage records. Investment clubs are becoming more popular on college campuses, and students are becoming more interested in crypto. The mayors of Miami and New York grabbed the headlines when they announced they would be taking Bitcoin paychecks instead of dollars to boost the crypto industries in their cities. Some first-time homebuyers have even used the proceeds from the sale of cryptocurrency investments to help fund down payments on homes.

The bottom line is that if you’re looking for a new job this year – or even just a sideline – the crypto world may have something to offer.

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