Bitcoin Updates: Hedera’s Seamless DeFi Draws $113M in Bitcoin Liquidity
- Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) expands to Hedera network via BitGo, BiT Global, and LayerZero, enhancing DeFi liquidity for Bitcoin holders. - Hedera's conflict-free consensus mechanism and institutional infrastructure attract $113.5M TVL, with 53.4% YoY growth in DeFi activity. - HBAR token surges 88% to $0.20 in November 2025, driven by ETF inflows and partnerships with Google/Nvidia, boosting cross-chain accessibility. - Integration enables Bitcoin exposure in DeFi protocols without transferring BTC, aligning
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With WBTC, Bitcoin owners can engage in DeFi activities while still maintaining exposure to Bitcoin’s price. By swapping BTC for WBTC on Hedera, users gain access to lending, trading, and liquidity services without moving their actual Bitcoin holdings.
Hedera stands out due to its consensus protocol, which prevents frontrunning and miner-extractable value (MEV)—issues that commonly affect other blockchains. “With canonical WBTC now available on Hedera through
This integration comes as Hedera’s ecosystem experiences renewed momentum. HBAR, Hedera’s native cryptocurrency,
BitGo highlighted the secure and transparent nature of the WBTC integration, with Chief Revenue Officer Chen Fang stating the company’s commitment to “enabling institutions and clients to confidently use Bitcoin on a high-performance, eco-friendly network”
This expansion highlights the increasing movement of Bitcoin liquidity into alternative DeFi platforms. Hedera’s TVL reached $113.5 million in the third quarter of 2025,
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