DefiLlama now tracks GTBTC, a Bitcoin staking product offered by Gate.io, the first indication of an increasing integration of Bitcoin and the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement. The relocation demonstrates the understanding of DefiLlama that GTBTC is an important force in yield generation in the Bitcoin sector.
It was announced on the official X account of DefiLlama on November 13, 2025. It has said that users are now also able to monitor the GTBTC within the Bitcoin network. This achievement in fact underscores increased openness and transition to the staking ecosystem of Gate within the broader crypto analytics industry.
Gate BTC Staking Nont Biden to Passive Income Bitcoin Holders
The concept of Gate BTC Staking is to use Bitcoin to stake on the Gate platform and get the GTBTC in principle in 1: 1 proportions. Additionally, the token will automatically come with the yield of Gate that has an automatic earn process. They can make passive income without selling their BTC holdings using this system.
The staking product is adaptable. Users have access to convert their GTBTC back to Bitcoin at any point and thus it is liquid and convenient. Gate uses innovative multi-signature wallets and smart contract security to ensure the security of assets and the efficient distribution of staking rewards.
Over $300 Million Locked in GTBTC
The total value locked (TVL) in GTBTC has reached an amount of $306.52 million according to tracking data provided by DefiLlama. This is an indication of a high level of investor confidence and a rapid uptake of the Bitcoin staking product offered by Gate.
As early as July 2025, Gate indicated that it had approximately 1,615 BTC in the program. That number has now exceeded 5,000 BTC by November- it has grown over 200% in a space of four months. The staking pool is currently yielding a possible annual income of approximately 3% equating to approximately 9.2 million in annual incentives paid among the stakeholders.
Increasing the Work of Bitcoin in DeFi
In the past, Bitcoin has experienced difficulties in establishing itself in DeFi because there is a lack of smart contract support. The GTBTC product by Gate fills this gap and introduces Bitcoin into the yield-generating ecosystems previously dominated by Ethereum and Solana.
The development also makes Gate a leader in Bitcoin DeFi innovation. Combining liquidity, yield, and transparency, GTBTC is an important move towards making Bitcoin a more useful financial instrument.
Regulatory Environment and Market Prospects
The staking model that Gate uses will not have a required lock-up period, which should be attractive to retail and institutional clients who want to be flexible. The platform remains in accordance with local laws and transparency criteria and extends its Web3 ecosystem.
Analysts also view the move by DefiLlama to monitor the GTBTC as an affirmation of its rising power. The model proposed by Gate can become an example of a similar project in the future incorporating centralization to ensure trust with decentralization that enables creativity in Bitcoin staking.
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