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Bitwise layoffs, tracked in full.
Bitwise has cut 900 jobs across 2 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Aug 13, 2026.
Total since 2020
All time
900
Most recent round
Aug 13, 2026
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Layoff rounds
Tracked
2
Industry share
Cumulative
5.8%
Complete timeline · 2 verified rounds
Every Bitwise layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Aug 132026
Bitwise cuts 14% of its workforce
Bitwise reduced its workforce by 14% during a crypto price slump in 2026. The company joins other crypto firms like Dune, Polygon, and Coinbase in implementing staff reductions.
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14.0% of total
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Moderate
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01SF Bay Area1 ROUND · US900
Frequently asked
Questions about Bitwise layoffs.
How many people has Bitwise laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 900 job cuts across 2 layoff rounds at Bitwise since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Bitwise's most recent layoffs?+
Bitwise's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on August 13, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Bitwise's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Bitwise — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by Bitwise layoffs?+
Team-level data for Bitwise is limited in our current dataset. Where available, division breakdowns are shown above.
Where does Bitwise layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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