Wrapped Bitcoin Goes Live on Hedera, Unlocking Institutional-Grade BTC Liquidity

TLDR:

Hedera becomes the second network with a true BitGo-minted WBTC, matching Ethereum’s model.
WBTC brings $400M–$550M in daily liquidity onto Hedera’s enterprise-grade network.
BitGo secures each WBTC 1:1 with real BTC, ensuring a fully audited and regulated structure.
LayerZero adds cross-chain interoperability, expanding BTC liquidity flows across ecosystems.

Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is now fully tradable on Hedera, marking a major expansion of the network’s institutional capabilities. The asset is minted and custodied by BitGo, a Hedera Council member responsible for the official, fully audited version of WBTC. 

This implementation mirrors the same regulated processes used for Bitcoin exposure on Ethereum. The launch places Hedera alongside Ethereum as one of the only networks to support a true BitGo-minted WBTC asset.

WBTC Brings High-Value Bitcoin Liquidity to Hedera

According to Mark Chadwick, Hedera’s addition of WBTC represents a shift in the network’s institutional positioning. 

He notes that Hedera becomes only the second blockchain to receive a direct BitGo-minted implementation rather than a bridged or synthetic version. This gives Hedera access to the same custody and minting framework long trusted by large institutions.

FinancialPress.com reports that WBTC regularly records between $400 million and $550 million in daily trading volume. 

The publication states that BitGo secures the Bitcoin backing the asset on a 1:1 basis, ensuring that every WBTC matches real BTC held in custody. This provides an enterprise-grade foundation for high-value settlement on Hedera’s network.

FinancialPress.com also highlights Hedera’s fast and low-fee architecture, positioning it as a suitable environment for large-scale Bitcoin settlement. 

This allows institutional users to move high-value BTC representations without facing typical blockchain congestion or high transaction fees. The development strengthens Hedera’s appeal within real-world financial applications.

The integration also includes LayerZero-supported cross-chain interoperability. FinancialPress.com notes that this enables liquidity to move more freely across connected ecosystems. As a result, Bitcoin activity on Hedera is not siloed and can circulate where demand is highest.

A New Tier of Network Credibility

Mark Chadwick emphasizes that the launch pushes Hedera into the same institutional tier historically occupied by Ethereum. 

He explains that the credibility stems from the nature of BitGo’s regulated custody model and audited minting process. With these frameworks now active on Hedera, the network gains an upgraded status in the digital asset space.

FinancialPress.com adds that this expansion brings one of crypto’s largest liquidity engines to a network designed for enterprise scale. It positions Hedera more firmly within the global movement toward tokenized, compliant digital finance. 

The arrival of WBTC improves Hedera’s interoperability, liquidity depth, and institutional standing.