December marked a powerful close to one of the most important years in WBTC’s history. As Bitcoin’s role in decentralized finance expanded across more environments than ever before, WBTC continued to serve as the foundation that made this growth possible.
Market momentum reinforced this narrative. Bitcoin climbed to highs around $93,000 in December before stabilizing near the $88,000 level, reflecting sustained demand and growing confidence as adoption matured. This price action underscored a broader shift from speculation toward long term utility.
From practical user guides to major on chain milestones and global engagement, December captured the momentum that defined WBTC throughout 2025.
Learn WBTC usage in DeFi
Education remains a core focus. In December, WBTC published several step by step video guides designed to help users activate their Bitcoin across emerging ecosystems.
How to use WBTC on Hedera
This guide walks users through acquiring WBTC, transferring it via Stargate, and deploying it within the Hedera ecosystem. Once live on Hedera, WBTC can be used on SaucerSwap, unlocking trading and DeFi opportunities on a high throughput network built for scale.
Get WBTC on Tron Network
WBTC is now native on TRON, opening a new chapter for Bitcoin utility on one of the most active networks in the industry. The guide shows users how to acquire WBTC through centralized or decentralized exchanges, move it onto TRON, or swap directly on Sun.io. From there, users can explore lending and DeFi activity through JustLend.
How to use WBTC on Starknet
The Starknet guide provides a clear path from acquiring WBTC to participating fully in the ecosystem. Users are guided through transferring WBTC using Starkgate, connecting their wallet, and engaging with DeFi applications across Starknet.
Each guide is designed to remove friction and turn Bitcoin ownership into real on chain participation.
WBTC at Bitcoin MENA 2025, Abu Dhabi
WBTC joined builders, developers, and the global Bitcoin community at Bitcoin MENA 2025 in Abu Dhabi. Being present on the ground continues to matter as Bitcoin adoption becomes increasingly global and use case driven.
Direct engagement through events like Bitcoin MENA strengthens relationships, supports education, and reinforces WBTC’s role in powering Bitcoin activity beyond holding.
Major On Chain Milestones
WBTC on Ethereum surpassed 15 million total transfers in December. This milestone reflects on chain demand and deep liquidity usage over time. Each transfer represents real economic activity across lending, trading, and DeFi applications. Together, they highlight WBTC’s position as the most relied upon form of Bitcoin within decentralized finance.
By the end of 2025, WBTC reached significant infrastructure milestones:
Integrated with 720 protocols
Live across 37 chains, with 17 added this year
Supported by 29 integrated wallets
3 new merchants authorized to mint and burn WBTC
These growing numbers reflect steady, long term growth and reinforce WBTC’s role as the leading tokenized Bitcoin across DeFi.
Yield That Stays in Bitcoin
sdYB rewards from Yieldbasis are now actively streaming to stakers on StakeDAO, settled directly in WBTC.
By distributing rewards in Bitcoin form, participants can streamline their yield experience without managing multiple assets. This model prioritizes simplicity, efficiency, and alignment with Bitcoin as the core asset.
Looking Back at a Defining Year
2025 was a milestone year for Bitcoin in DeFi. WBTC expanded across high growth ecosystems, unlocking new ways for users to access decentralized finance using Bitcoin as productive capital.
From native launches on Solana and TRON to deep integrations across Aptos, Starknet, Hedera, Monad, and Cosmos, WBTC proved that Bitcoin can operate at scale across diverse DeFi environments. This technical growth was matched by increased global visibility through events, AMAs, new listings, and continued educational initiatives.
WBTC closes 2025 with stronger infrastructure, broader access, and a growing global community.
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