- Bitget projects the blockchain sector could create over 1.5 million jobs globally by 2030, driven by rising institutional adoption and regulatory support.
- The industry is following a growth path similar to AI, with current job numbers expected to increase fivefold in just five years.
The blockchain industry is on the brink of a hiring explosion, with a recent report from crypto exchange Bitget estimating that the sector could generate over 1.5 million jobs globally by 2030.
According to Bitget’s analysis, blockchain is poised to follow in the footsteps of artificial intelligence (AI), which currently supports more than 1 million positions worldwide. While blockchain has yet to reach the same level of mainstream integration, its potential is undeniable. Today, the sector supports between 15,000 and 20,000 job openings—concentrated primarily in North America (40%), Asia-Pacific (35%), and Europe (20%).
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Bitget’s report suggests that the current figure of 300,000 professionals working in blockchain could surge fivefold within the next five years. This growth would rival the early hiring waves seen in AI, thanks to increased corporate interest, regulatory clarity, and educational outreach.
Gracy Chen, CEO of Bitget, likens blockchain’s current trajectory to AI’s early days, calling it “a technology brimming with potential but awaiting its ‘big bang’ moment.” She believes that under the right conditions—namely, supportive regulation and enterprise integration—the sector could redefine global employment landscapes.
Recent developments hint that this moment may be approaching. Major institutions like JPMorgan and Visa are piloting blockchain initiatives, such as JPMorgan’s Onyx platform and Visa’s partnership with USDC. Meanwhile, regulatory progress, including the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework and a more accommodative stance by the U.S. SEC, is helping build trust and stability in the space.
Bitget’s optimistic outlook builds on prior predictions, including one from Tiger Research that estimated 500,000 blockchain-related jobs by 2028. With institutional adoption accelerating and governments showing increasing openness, the future of blockchain hiring looks promising.
If blockchain follows AI’s roadmap, the coming years could mark a massive shift—not only in how we interact with technology, but also in how industries build their workforces around it.
