WBTC Launches on Hedera as Bitcoin DeFi Momentum Grows

Published at 2025-11-14 02:07:12

Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is now available on Hedera, giving BTC holders a direct on-ramp to DeFi services built on the network. By tokenizing BTC into WBTC on Hedera, users can participate in lending, AMMs and yield strategies without moving native BTC, potentially increasing on-chain Bitcoin liquidity and composability across Hedera applications.

The launch matters because it extends Bitcoin’s DeFi footprint beyond Ethereum and taps Hedera’s low-fee, high-throughput rails, which could attract traders and builders seeking cheaper, faster settlement. That said, wrapped assets carry custodial and smart-contract risks, so market response will hinge on trust and liquidity. Watch for growth in TVL, HBAR usage, and integrations with existing Hedera dApps as indicators of adoption.

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