Hedera officially announced via X (formerly Twitter) that Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), the most widely used tokenized version of Bitcoin, is now available on the Hedera network. The move brings Bitcoin liquidity into Hedera’s growing DeFi ecosystem, without upfront, MEV, or unpredictable gas costs.
According to Hedera’s announcement, the launch of WBTC on its network was made possible through a collaboration involving several key industry partners:
- BitGoHedera Council member and long-time guardian of the WBTC
- BiT Global Trustensuring the secure custody of the underlying Bitcoin
- LayerZero Laboratoriesenabling messaging and interoperability
WBTC, the industry’s leading tokenized form of Bitcoin, is now available at the institutional level. @Hedera network.
This integration was made possible in collaboration with Council Member Hedera @BitGo alongside leading teams in the sector @BiTGlobalTrust And @LayerZero_Core 🧵 pic.twitter.com/48kKd12GEU
– Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) November 13, 2025
This is one of Hedera’s most significant integrations to date, solidifying its position as an enterprise-focused blockchain with institutional-grade infrastructure.
Why WBTC Matters: Market Leader in Tokenized Bitcoin
Wrapped Bitcoin is currently the dominant representation of Bitcoin in the tokenized asset space. He holds:
- More than 126,000 BTC in custody
- A market capitalization greater than $13 billion
- Around 65% of the Bitcoin market tokenized on Ethereum
With over 126,000 BTC in custody, a market cap of $13 billion, and 65% market share of tokenized Bitcoin on Ethereum, WBTC is the industry benchmark for Bitcoin’s utility in digital assets.
– Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) November 13, 2025
By extending WBTC to Hedera, the network gains access to the same trusted, fully collateralized asset that has become the core of Bitcoin-based DeFi on other chains.
Every WBTC on Hedera is backed 1:1 by real Bitcoin held by BiT Global Trust. Hedera emphasized that this model ensures verifiable transparency and maintains the assurances that have made WBTC the industry benchmark.
Every 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 in DeFi.
– Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) November 13, 2025
Increasing Liquidity and Expanding Hedera’s DeFi Capacity
The addition of WBTC introduces institutional-level Bitcoin liquidity to Hedera’s DeFi landscape. This should benefit:
- Developerswhich can now build more advanced DeFi applications supported by a high-value and widely trusted Bitcoin asset
- Userswho are discovering new ways to use Bitcoin productively, including lending, trading, yield strategies, and more.
Stargate Finance enabled cross-chain bridging for WBTC, while SaucerSwap Labs, Hedera’s main DEX, is already hosting its first WBTC trading pools.
Hedera’s pitch: Bitcoin DeFi without MEV or Front-Running
Hedera pointed out that its consensus mechanism inherently prevents MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) and front-running. Combined with low, predictable fixed fees, these features position Hedera as a strong environment for the next phase of BTC-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 to access institutional-grade Bitcoin within Hedera’s DeFi ecosystem.
– Hedera Foundation (@HederaFndn) November 13, 2025
For Bitcoin holders, the goal is to create a more consistent and secure user experience, while allowing their BTC to function as productive capital on the network.
A new chapter for BTCFi
With WBTC now operational, Hedera is positioning itself as a viable home for Bitcoin-based financial applications. As BTCFi continues to grow in the industry, the integration demonstrates Hedera’s ambition to attract Bitcoin developers, institutions and users looking for a more predictable and efficient DeFi infrastructure.
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