$BNB Bitcoin De Fi (BTC Fi) surges 2,767% in a year, points out Binance.

The sector of decentralized finance based on Bitcoin (BTC Fi) has grown significantly in a year. A report from Binance indicates a strategic shift among investors and positive reinforcement for the cryptocurrency in the medium and long term.

The research “Monthly Market Insights – April 2025” from Binance presents recent data from the cryptocurrency market and highlights changes in Bitcoin's dynamics.

Bitcoin DeFi surges and reflects a new phase of the market

The supply of Bitcoin held by long-term investors has been increasing. However, after the peak recorded in December 2023 and another smaller one in September 2024, the supply of BTC held by long-term investors saw a significant drop in February 2025. Currently, the movement has resumed its upward trend.

This movement accompanies the creation of a strategic reserve of Bitcoin in the United States and the increase in institutional purchases. Facts that have been accompanied by reports of companies and governments beginning to integrate the currency into their reserves.

The report also indicated that the on-chain ecosystem of Bitcoin has been keeping pace with the transformation of BTC Fi. The report “The Future of Bitcoin #4: DeFi” recorded that the sector showed growth in the total value locked (TVL) from $0.3 billion to $8.6 billion, representing an increase of 2,767% in the last year.

The expectation of new interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve has influenced market sentiment. This scenario, combined with recent advances, strengthens positive projections for Bitcoin in the medium and long term.

Additionally, the research pointed out that: “cuts in interest rates may reinforce positive sentiment for Bitcoin in the medium and long term,” relating the evolution of BTC Fi to possible adjustments in monetary policy. This data demonstratesthat the movement of long-term holders and the advancement of Bitcoin DeFi. are aligned with the strategic changes observed in the market.

Bitcoin supply held by long-term holders