Wrapped assets often fly under the radar. But #WBTC? Quietly turned $1K into nearly $4K since 2020. Turns out, wrapping your #Bitcoin mightāve been the best gift you couldāve given yourself. Not bad for a āwrapper.ā Not financial advice ā just some interesting math.
#Bitcoin , but with more flexibility. WBTC brings #Bitcoin to DeFi by tokenizing it on #Ethereumācombining #BTCās security with #DeFiās possibilities. Backed by multi-institutional custody and transparent audits.
š¦ #Bitcoin meets @Unichain! š¦ #WBTC is now live on Unichain, unlocking seamless DeFi trading, lending, and yield opportunitiesāall while staying connected to Bitcoin. š§µš
šSix years ago, on January 31, 2019, the first WBTC token was minted.
šŖSince then, weāve strengthened our custody model, expanded into a multi-chain ecosystem, and unlocked new use cases all while staying true to our mission: Do more with your Bitcoin.
šMerchants Leading the Way with #WBTC Trusted merchants driving Bitcoin tokenization, unlocking new opportunities in decentralized finance.
š¤As more merchants adopt WBTC, it continues to enable seamless Bitcoin integration and supports the broader growth of DeFi.
š186,960 WBTC: Highest total WBTC minted by a merchant š9,006.28 WBTC: Peak daily mint on 2020-09-18 š6,717.31 WBTC: Largest single mint on 2020-09-18
š„³These milestones highlight the significant role merchants play in expanding Bitcoinās reach within the DeFi ecosystem.
š¤A big shout-out to the following merchants for supporting us along the way: @wintermute_t @falconxnetwork @cryptocom @galaxyhq @CumberlandLabs @Cobo_Global @BitGo @Auros_global @AbraGlobal and more.
šEnhancing #Restaking Solutions with #WBTC Empowering secure and scalable staking solutions, bridging #Bitcoin and multiple ecosystems.
š¤WBTC's integration across various platforms continues to drive innovation, making staking more efficient and accessible, while unlocking new opportunities for Bitcoin holders.
š„³A big thanks to the partners leading the way in secure restaking solutions: @Coredao_Org @KelpDAO @Stake_Stone @ether_fi @Bedrock_DeFi @HaustNetwork @swellnetworkio @RenzoProtocol @Lombard_Finance @symbioticfi
šŖAs decentralized finance evolves, these collaborations are reshaping the restaking landscape, ensuring WBTC remains at the core of scalable solutions.
šCEX Success with #WBTC Institutional-grade liquidity for centralized platforms, driving efficiency and growth!
š¤With widespread adoption, WBTC plays a pivotal role in the crypto space. Centralized exchanges help us reach new users and provide the best liquidity, welcoming newcomers to the ecosystem.
š$5,253,016,091: Peak volume on CEX (2022-01-08) š40+: Supported Centralized Exchanges
š¤A big thanks to the following exchanges, ensuring WBTC remains a trusted asset for smooth and easy trading: @binance @Bybit_Official @okx @bitgetglobal @HTX_Global @bitfinex @kucoincom @cryptocom @krakenfx @BingXOfficial @MEXC_Official @gate_io
šŖThe trusted choice for collateralized lending, fueling DeFi growth!
š¤With its strong presence on Ethereum, WBTC continues to lead the way in DeFi, enabling users to Do more with their Bitcoin.
š$16.02B: Peak TVL (2021-11-10) š40.95%: Leading in lending token distribution on Ethereum š104,653: Peak WBTC holders on Ethereum (2024-11-25)
š„³As DeFi continues to expand and capture attention, WBTC remains at the forefront, securing significant liquidity across the DeFi landscape.
š$3.38B TVL on @aave š$330M TVL on @compoundfinance š$157M TVL on @sparkdotfi
šŖEnabling seamless swaps across ecosystems, driving the future of #DeFi!
š„³WBTC-WETH remains the top trading pair, driving WBTCās DeFi dominance, with $1.01B in peak trading volume on @ethereum.
š¤This success is made possible through collaborations with top partners, pushing boundaries and unlocking new opportunities: @Uniswap @CurveFinance @QuickswapDEX @dYdX @SpookySwap @syncswap @BreederDodo @SushiSwap @orca_so @RaydiumProtocol @Balancer @GMX_IO @loopringorg @Bancor @PancakeSwap @osmosiszone @izumi_Finance @MeteoraAG @AerodromeFi @VelodromeFi @VVS_finance
šļøZ Liu, Director of @BiTGlobalTrust, on #WBTC following its selection by Trumpās team from https://t.co/o8chXFeHRe
āThis is a pivotal moment for crypto, highlighting the growing adoption of decentralized assets, particularly wrapped Bitcoin products. We are honored that WBTC has emerged as President Trumpās choice. This reflects WBTCās proven liquidity, transparency, and its seamless, low-cost transferability across DeFi protocols and chains. We remain confident in WBTCās ability to lead the integration of Bitcoin into decentralized finance."
š#WBTCTurns6 Data Review: Episode 1 Why did President @realDonaldTrump choose #WBTC? Take a look at our 6-year journey, and how we grew to become the top wrapped #Bitcoin asset.
Weāll explore key insights on market cap, peak volume, market share, and more. Here are the major highlights from the past 6 years!