Bitcoin Updates: Hedera’s Seamless DeFi Draws $113M in Bitcoin Liquidity

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Bitcoin Updates: Hedera’s Seamless DeFi Draws $113M in Bitcoin Liquidity

Bitget-RWA2025/11/13 21:36

By:Bitget-RWA

- 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

Wrapped

Bitcoin

(WBTC), the most prominent tokenized form of Bitcoin, has now been introduced to the

Hedera

network. This marks a major milestone in bringing Bitcoin into decentralized finance (DeFi) environments. Announced on November 13, 2025, this development boosts liquidity on Hedera, a blockchain recognized for its minimal transaction costs and robust, enterprise-level infrastructure

according to Cointelegraph

. The rollout is backed by BitGo, a member of the Hedera Council and

WBTC

custodian, as well as BiT Global and

LayerZero

, a cross-chain interoperability provider

according to PR Newswire

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.

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This launch supports Hedera’s goal of drawing institutional funds into its DeFi sector, which has experienced

a 53.4% rise in total value locked (TVL) so far this year

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

Stargate Finance

, the substantial amount of dormant Bitcoin liquidity can now be utilized within Hedera’s DeFi ecosystem,” stated James Hodgkins, Chief Growth Officer at HBAR, Inc., a branch of the Hedera Foundation

according to PR Newswire

. The network’s emphasis on scalability and regulatory-ready infrastructure has also attracted major corporations, including

collaborations with Google and Nvidia

This integration comes as Hedera’s ecosystem experiences renewed momentum. HBAR, Hedera’s native cryptocurrency,

jumped 88% in November 2025

, reaching $0.20 and pushing its total market value above $8 billion. This surge was driven by ETF inflows and the token’s inclusion in Google Cloud’s BigQuery,

improving cross-chain data access

. At the same time, decentralized applications (dApps) on Hedera recorded

a 190% year-over-year growth in usage

, with Stader and SaucerSwap leading in DeFi liquidity.

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”

according to PR Newswire

. LayerZero, which enables cross-chain connectivity, described the integration as a key step toward making Bitcoin “truly borderless”

according to PR Newswire

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,

fueled by protocols like SaucerSwap

, which now represents two-thirds of the network’s liquidity. As more institutional players look for yield opportunities, platforms such as Hedera are emerging as connectors between Bitcoin’s value proposition and the dynamic world of DeFi.

Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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