Bitlayer Monthly Report - January 2026

Bitlayer 02 Feb 2026

January
Monthly Report

A collection of highlights from the month in Bitlayer

January 2026 was a strong month for Bitlayer, with continued progress in expanding Bitcoin DeFi capabilities and ecosystem integrations. We focused on enhancing YBTC.B liquidity across key protocols, advancing cross-chain strategies, and maintaining active community and media engagement. A key highlight was the robust performance of the BTR token, which showed significant price strength driven by increased market attention and trading activity. This report outlines our achievements and activities during the month.

Key Milestones:

YBTC.B Liquidity Boost on Sui Network: The YBTC.B/wBTC pair was prominently featured on Turbos Finance’s Featured Pools, offering ~2.24% APR with approximately $394K in liquidity and $240K in 24-hour trading volume. This integration supports secure liquidity provision and rewards for BTC holders participating in programmable yields.
BTR Token Price Strength: BTR demonstrated notable gains throughout the month, including surges such as ~24.8% on January 20 amid bullish sentiment and ~58.2% on January 26, reaching ~ $0.1067 USD. Daily trading volumes frequently ranged from $19M to $25M+, reflecting heightened interest and inflows.
Conference and Media Participation: We featured in interviews at Bitcoin MENA, including discussions with Bitcoin.com News on sustainable DeFi yields for Bitcoin. We also concluded prior community giveaways and shared ecosystem updates.

Bitcoin is the world’s most secure network—but it has no native yield.
Charlie Hu explains why Bitcoin L2s like Bitlayer bring programmability + sustainable DeFi yield without compromising Bitcoin security. Live at Bitcoin MENA.@graminitha1 x @CharlieHusats @bitcoinmenaconf pic.twitter.com/QOV0ZkN1ey
— Bitcoin.com News (@BitcoinNews) January 29, 2026

Co-Founder Feature on CoinDesk: Co-founder Charlie Hu joined CoinDesk to discuss whether 2026 will be the year of Bitcoin financialization, emphasizing Bitlayer’s role in advancing on-chain opportunities for Bitcoin.

Future Outlook

In February 2026, we will participate in Bitcoin Investor Week in NYC (February 9–13), where co-founder Charlie Hu will speak on advancements in YBTC for enhanced security, liquidity, and capital efficiency. We anticipate further cross-chain integrations, liquidity incentives, and BTCFi developments to drive broader adoption.

📊 Network Metrics Snapshot

Bitlayer YBTC Family TVL: $107.45M (Source: DeFiLlama - Anchor BTC Protocol)
Total Transaction Volume: 95.82M

📈 Deep Dive: BTR Token Performance and Market Momentum

BTR exhibited strong performance in January, with notable price increases and elevated trading volumes. Key factors included:

Market rotations favoring smaller tokens, contributing to sustained momentum, including a standout 80% climb amid broader market shifts.
Ecosystem developments such as YBTC.B liquidity enhancements, which attracted attention and supported inflows.
High daily volumes (often $19M– $25M+) and positive sentiment around Bitcoin L2 solutions. This strength reflects growing utility and interest in Bitlayer’s approach to programmable Bitcoin yields.

🤝 Ecosystem Integration & YBTC.B Expansion

Sui Network Advancements: Emphasis on BTCFi through integrations like Turbos Finance, enabling rewarding liquidity provision with YBTC.B.
Bitcoin MENA Engagement: Strong presence at the conference, with co-founder Charlie Hu providing insights on Bitcoin’s DeFi potential while preserving security.
Community Activities: Wrapped up ongoing rewards and giveaways to support active participation.

🎬 Market Conversation

BitcoinMena Highlights: Interviews amplified our vision for sustainable, programmable yields on Bitcoin.
Community Updates: Regular posts on X about YBTC pools, liquidity opportunities, and upcoming events maintained strong engagement, including the release of our December 2025 report.
Upcoming Events: Bitcoin Investor Week will feature deeper discussions on YBTC innovations and on-chain finance.