Hedera has officially announced the availability of Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), the most widely used tokenized version of Bitcoin, on its network. This integration aims to bring significant Bitcoin liquidity into Hedera’s growing decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, offering advantages such as no front-running, MEV (Maximal Extractable Value), or unpredictable gas costs.
The launch of WBTC on Hedera was achieved through a collaboration involving several key industry partners. These include BitGo, a Hedera Council member and long-time custodian for WBTC; BiT Global Trust, responsible for the secure custody of the underlying Bitcoin; and LayerZero Labs, which facilitates messaging and interoperability.
WBTC, the industry’s leading tokenized form of Bitcoin, is now live on the institutional-grade @Hedera network.
This integration was made possible in collaboration with Hedera Council member @BitGo alongside industry-leading teams @BiTGlobalTrust and @LayerZero_Core 🧵 pic.twitter.com/48kKd12GEU
— Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) November 13, 2025
This integration represents one of Hedera’s most significant achievements to date, further solidifying its position as an enterprise-focused blockchain with robust institutional-grade infrastructure.
WBTC: The Market Leader in Tokenized Bitcoin
Wrapped Bitcoin stands as the dominant representation of Bitcoin in the tokenized asset sector. It currently holds substantial assets and market share:
- •Over 126,000 BTC in custody.
- •A market capitalization exceeding $13 billion.
- •Approximately 65% of the tokenized Bitcoin market on the Ethereum network.
With over 126,000 BTC in custody, a $13B market cap, and 65% market share of tokenized Bitcoin on Ethereum, WBTC is the industry benchmark for Bitcoin utility across digital assets.
— Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) November 13, 2025
By extending WBTC to the Hedera network, the platform gains access to the same trusted, fully collateralized asset that has become a cornerstone of Bitcoin-based DeFi on other prominent chains.
Each WBTC token on Hedera is backed on a 1:1 basis by actual Bitcoin held in BiT Global Trust’s secure custody. Hedera has emphasized that this model ensures verifiable transparency and upholds the assurances that have established WBTC as the industry benchmark.
Each WBTC on Hedera is fully backed 1:1 with Bitcoin held in BiT Global’s secure custody, ensuring that every wrapped token is transparently verifiable, providing the same level of assurance that has made WBTC the dominant Bitcoin representation across DeFi.
— Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) November 13, 2025
Boosting Liquidity and Expanding Hedera’s DeFi Capabilities
The addition of WBTC introduces institutional-level Bitcoin liquidity to Hedera’s DeFi landscape. This development is poised to benefit both developers and users within the ecosystem.
- •Developers: Can now build more sophisticated DeFi applications leveraging a high-value, widely trusted Bitcoin asset.
- •Users: Gain new avenues to utilize Bitcoin productively, including lending, swapping, and engaging in yield-generating strategies.
Stargate Finance has already implemented cross-chain bridging for WBTC, while SaucerSwap Labs, Hedera’s leading decentralized exchange (DEX), has launched its initial WBTC trading pools.
Hedera’s Advantage: Bitcoin DeFi Without MEV or Front-Running
Hedera highlights that its consensus mechanism inherently prevents MEV and front-running activities. Coupled with low, predictable fixed fees, these characteristics position Hedera as a highly suitable environment for the next evolution of Bitcoin-powered decentralized finance, often referred to as BTCFi.
The deployment of WBTC on Hedera introduces an entirely new class of liquidity to the network, creating opportunities for developers and users alike to access institutional-grade Bitcoin within Hedera’s DeFi ecosystem.
— Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) November 13, 2025
For Bitcoin holders, the objective is to foster a user experience that is more consistent and secure, while enabling their BTC to function as productive capital across the network.
A New Chapter for BTCFi
With WBTC now operational on the network, Hedera is positioning itself as a prime destination for Bitcoin-based financial applications. As the BTCFi sector continues its industry-wide expansion, this integration underscores Hedera’s ambition to attract developers, institutions, and Bitcoin users seeking a more predictable and efficient DeFi infrastructure.