Bitcoin Strategy Shifts from Buy-and-Hold to Active Yield Generation
Bitcoin Strategy Shifts from Buy-and-Hold to Active Yield Generation
馃攧 Bitcoin's New Chapter

The Bitcoin narrative has evolved significantly over the past decade:
- 2013: Focus on acquiring Bitcoin
- 2021: Emphasis on holding Bitcoin
- 2026: Strategic deployment for yield generation
The infrastructure for Bitcoin yield has matured, enabling institutional players to actively deploy capital rather than simply waiting for price appreciation.
Recent Institutional Activity:
- MicroStrategy added 7,633 BTC, bringing total holdings to 478,740 BTC
- Mubadala Investment Company invested $436.9M in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF
- Growing institutional adoption signals confidence in long-term value
The market is witnessing a fundamental shift as sophisticated investors explore yield-generating opportunities with their Bitcoin holdings, moving beyond the traditional buy-and-hold approach.
In 2013, the story was: "Just buy Bitcoin." In 2021, the story was: "Just hold Bitcoin." In 2026, the story has changed. The infrastructure has finally caught up to the demand for yield. Strategic players aren't just waiting for price action, they鈥檙e putting their capital to
馃寜 Hyperion Simplifies uniBTC Bridging to Aptos
**Hyperion has streamlined uniBTC bridging** to the Aptos network, making cross-chain transfers more accessible. **Key Features:** - One-flow bridging from Ethereum or BNB Chain directly to Aptos - Simplified deposit process through [Hyperion's bridge](https://hyperion.xyz/bridge?from=eth&to=aptos&token=unibtc) - **Up to 115% APR** available on uniBTC pools **What This Means:** Users can now move their Bitcoin-backed tokens across chains with fewer steps, reducing complexity and transaction costs. **Available Pools:** The platform offers multiple [uniBTC liquidity pools](https://hyperion.xyz/pool/0x668aa2e246156b7ee2ed131668c9866115d73343f458f1fd026c0e0608bd77e9) with competitive yields for those looking to earn on their Bitcoin holdings. This integration builds on Hyperion's existing infrastructure that previously offered over 171% APR on certain pools, now with improved user experience.
UniBTC Bridge Expands to Corn Network, More Networks Coming Soon

The UniBTC Bridge has expanded its cross-chain capabilities by launching support for the Corn Network, adding to its existing integration with Ethereum, Arbitrum, and BNB Chain. - **Current Networks**: Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, and Corn Network - **Powered By**: Chainlink's CCIP technology - **Coming Soon**: Additional network integrations planned for this month *Previous developments included bridge functionality between Ethereum, Arbitrum, and BNB Smart Chain, with Phase 2 plans for Mode Network and Optimism integration.* Visit app.bedrock.technology/unibtc to start bridging assets.
Bedrock's uniBTC Pool Reaches #2 Spot on Pendle with 14% APY

Bedrock's uniBTC pool on Pendle Finance has achieved the second-highest APY among Bitcoin LRT pools, offering returns up to 14.05%. Key features: - Earn Babylon Labs points - 105x Bedrock Diamonds for upcoming TGE - Pool maturity date: Feb 27, 2025 - Additional rewards through Babylon Point Boost campaign - Extra 4.5M Babylon points available until Jan 31 The pool combines competitive yields with multiple reward structures, making it a notable option for Bitcoin holders seeking yield opportunities.
Bedrock Announces uniBTC Unstaking Launch Date
**Bedrock has set January 10th as the launch date for uniBTC unstaking functionality.** Users will soon be able to directly redeem their uniBTC for BTC through the Bedrock dApp. This follows Bedrock's May 2024 launch of uniBTC, their non-custodial liquid restaking solution that allows Bitcoin holders to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity. Key features include: - 1:1 backing (1 BTC = 1 uniBTC) - Security audited by PeckShield - $200M+ historical TVL - Integration with Babylon Chain's BTC Staking protocol *The platform aims to activate the estimated $1T in idle Bitcoin capital while supporting PoS networks.*
Berachain Epic Week 2 Launches with Kodiak Partnership

Week 2 of the Berachain Epic campaign has launched in partnership with KodiakFi, offering new rewards and opportunities: - **100,000 Bedrock Diamonds** available for participants - **Additional 50,000 Diamonds** exclusively for ROCKBERA NFT holders - Special OAT badge from Galxe - Earn rewards by providing uniBTC-WBTC liquidity on Kodiak *This follows Week 1's successful Christmas launch with Honeypot Finance, which offered similar diamond rewards plus USDT bonuses.* To participate, users need to provide liquidity and complete specified tasks on the platform.