Gemini has been one of Signalmap's most interesting watch cases in 2025–2026. After the CFTC and SEC settlements, the exchange entered a period of aggressive cost-cutting — reflected in near-zero hiring velocity and one of the lowest Signal Scores on the platform.
The current picture
Gemini's Signal Score has remained below 30/100 for most of 2026, with total open roles staying below 100 (compared to Coinbase's 250+ and OKX's 400+). Compliance roles, which would normally be expected post-settlement to rebuild trust, have been modest — suggesting the settlement team was built internally rather than externally hired.
Early recovery signals
However, there are early green shoots. In Q1 2026, Gemini posted the first engineering roles tagged to product development (not maintenance) since Q3 2023. Specifically, roles in retail product and international expansion have appeared — a pattern that historically precedes user growth initiatives.
What to watch
A Signal Score crossing 40+ at Gemini would be a meaningful leading indicator of strategic shift. We'd expect engineering and product hiring to lead any recovery, followed by marketing and BD. Current trajectory suggests this remains 6–12 months away. Track live at Gemini hiring intelligence.