How to get into cryptocurrency
With the popularity of cryptocurrency increasing every day, it’s not surprising that many people are looking to make a career move to get into the industry. First things first, you’ll need to decide if you want to become a broker who buys/sells cryptocurrency or if you’d want to work for a crypto company.

Crypto brokers
Becoming a crypto broker is relatively easy to do, as long as you have enough money to buy or sell a bitcoin or two for your first trade to get you started. You can then work to build your business up as you gain more capital with your trades and fees. Since crypto trading is still very new, the rules about whether you need a license to legally be a bitcoin broker are widely disputed. In the US, it’s usually recommended that you get a Money Transmitter License, but with different states taking different positions related to regulations, it’s still not very clear. Your best bet is to consult a legal adviser who can walk you through the permissibility of crypto brokerage businesses.

Crypto startups
Many crypto startups are looking for experienced engineers who’ve either worked on cryptocurrency projects in the past or have an interest in blockchain technologies. But even if you’re not into fintech development, that doesn’t mean your hopes of a career in crypto are over. Like any startup, these companies are hiring marketing, operations, customer support and business development positions that don’t require a technological background. Hiring managers are looking for candidates who are fast learners, are passionate about bitcoin and other blockchains and love discussing the latest trends in the crypto community.

For whichever of these paths you choose to take, the most important thing to do is to learn as much as you can about bitcoin, its protocols, the regulations behind it and how to avoid getting scammed. Moreover, you’ll want to start networking with like-minded crypto enthusiasts to build up your knowledge and skillset. A great way to achieve both of these things is to read as much as you can about the trends in crypto, subscribe to as many newsletters as you can and join different communities that are centered around the topic.

Crypto communities
Meetup groups. Find other locals who are passionate about crypto to meet up with in order to talk about blockchains, learn about new trends, find jobs and hire people in the crypto community.
Facebook groups. Connect with other crypto enthusiasts around the world and share articles, start discussions and ask questions about investing, the future of crypto and more.
Reddit threads. Learn about the latest news and conversations taking place in the crypto community and don’t miss the chance to add in your two cents on bitcoin and other blockchains.
Telegram messenger app. Offers a variety of cryptocurrency- and blockchain-related channels, which let subscribers share newsletters, post educational articles and fun polls, watch video interviews from crypto experts and more.
College clubs. Reach out to your local college or university to see if they have a cryptocurrency club that focuses on educating members of the benefits of bitcoin and other blockchains and hosts guest speakers and businesses.
Investment clubs. Collaborate with like-minded investors of cryptocurrency to plan strategic entry and technical analysis exit points in order to increase profits and market advantage.