Bitcoin Investors Gain Access to Passive Yield Through $2 Billion Solv Protocol

Solv Protocol Launches BTC+ Vault to Deliver 4.5%–5.5% Yield on Bitcoin

Solv Protocol has introduced BTC+, a new yield-focused vault designed to generate automated returns on spot bitcoin holdings, aiming to transform BTC from a dormant asset into a productive one.

The BTC+ vault offers base yields between 4.5% and 5.5% and draws on multiple yield strategies including basis arbitrage, decentralized credit markets, protocol-level staking, and tokenized real-world assets. This diversified approach creates a seamless yield-earning solution for both institutional and retail BTC holders.

With more than 17,480 BTC (over $2 billion) locked on its platform, according to DeFiLlama, Solv is positioning BTC+ as a next-generation fixed-income product for the crypto space. The protocol sees the current backdrop—where over $1 trillion in bitcoin sits idle—as fertile ground for evolving bitcoin’s utility.

“Bitcoin is one of the world’s most powerful forms of collateral, but its yield potential has remained underutilized,” said Ryan Chow, co-founder of Solv. “BTC+ bridges institutional finance with DeFi, opening access to automated yield for anyone holding BTC.”

BTC+ is structured with a dual-layer framework that separates asset custody from execution logic, and it includes real-time verification via Chainlink’s Proof-of-Reserves. Additional safeguards include NAV-based drawdown limits and risk-segmented layers. A Shariah-compliant version has also been developed for markets with specific compliance requirements.

Solv functions as both a staking and structured yield protocol, operating with its own BTC reserves. The platform is supported by leading crypto investors including Binance Labs, Blockchain Capital, Laser Digital, and OKX Ventures.