U.S. Finance Job Openings Fall 75% From 2022 Peak to 134,000, Lowest Since 2012

Job openings in the U.S. finance and insurance industry stood at 134,000 by the end of 2025, marking a 13-year low and roughly a 75% decline from their 2022 peak, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis data cited by ChainCatcher show. The figure fell below levels seen during the 2001 recession, prompting market analysis firm The Kobeissi Letter to caution that the sector could face further layoffs. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data show the economy unexpectedly shed 92,000 jobs in February, while financial activities added about 10,000 positions as information, transportation and warehousing, and federal government sectors each lost 10,000 to 11,000 jobs. Some analysts noted a weakening labor market may raise the probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut, which could support the crypto market, though fragile conditions might drive investors toward more risk-averse positioning.