BTC
Wrapped BTC: explore Bitcoin-backed tokens on other blockchains for DeFi.
Top gainers this week
Top losers this week
$WBTC · 7 days on top this week
$xBTC climbed 17 places this week
$XBT climbed 8 places this week
$BTC climbed 6 places this week
$pmbtc · 8 gem score this week
A standout this week: $WBTC reached a gem score of 75
54 tokens rose and 24 fell this week
$WBTC climbed 52 places this month
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Frequently asked questions
How has BTC performed recently?
The Wrapped BTC category shows a strong upward trend over both 7 and 30-day windows. WBTC (on Ethereum) is a standout performer, leading the streaks for both periods, and holding the highest score extreme. BTCB Token also made significant gains over the 30-day period, climbing 19 ranks. Other climbers include xBTC and XBT, both showing strong score percentage increases over the 7-day period. Conversely, pmbtc on Polygon and Bitcoin (on Solana) have experienced notable drops in score over both periods. Despite these individual movements, the overall breadth suggests more tokens are moving up than down in both the 7-day and 30-day windows.
What is wrapped BTC?
Wrapped BTC (wBTC) refers to Bitcoin-backed tokens that operate on other blockchain networks, enabling BTC holders to participate in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications outside of the Bitcoin blockchain.
How does wrapped BTC work?
Wrapped BTC tokens are typically created through a process where BTC is locked in a smart contract or held by a custodian. An equivalent amount of wBTC is then minted on a different blockchain (like Ethereum or BNB Chain) and can be used within that blockchain's ecosystem. When the wBTC is redeemed, the equivalent BTC is unlocked.
What are the benefits of using wrapped BTC?
The primary benefit of wrapped BTC is that it allows Bitcoin holders to access the DeFi ecosystem, including lending, borrowing, and yield farming, on other blockchains that typically have faster transaction times and lower fees for such applications compared to the native Bitcoin network.
Is wrapped BTC the same as Bitcoin?
No, wrapped BTC is not the same as native Bitcoin. While it is pegged to the value of Bitcoin and backed by an equivalent amount of BTC, it is a separate token that exists on a different blockchain and adheres to that blockchain's token standards (e.g., ERC-20 for wBTC on Ethereum). It represents Bitcoin but operates independently of the Bitcoin blockchain.