A recent report by Maestro analyzes the current state and development of the BitcoinFi ecosystem in 2025, highlighting the growing interest from corporate investors and users.
Staking and Lending
In 2025, staking has become the primary application in BitcoinFi, with over 68,500 bitcoins locked (worth $7.39 billion). Additionally, the volume of re-staking has risen to $3.32 billion, securing over $10 billion through yield-bearing protocols. Major players in this market include Babylon, Solv, and Liquidium. However, challenges exist as many staking returns do not align with treasury rates.
Scalability Issues
The total value locked in scalability and Layer 2 layers reached $5.52 billion, indicating growing demand for native smart contracts and technologies. Despite significant TVL, Bitcoin infrastructure still lags behind Ethereum, highlighting the need for further development.
Investments and Funding
In the first half of 2025, BitcoinFi funding surged to $175 million across 32 deals. The focus expanded beyond infrastructure to include DeFi applications and custody services. Investors from both spheres show active interest, confirming the growing potential and promising prospects in the cryptocurrency space.
Maestro's report shows that BitcoinFi is on the brink of significant changes, with increasing volumes and interest from both large firms and individual investors. The future of this sector appears promising.
