Choose Rich Live
Crypto News

BitGo launches Bitcoin staking through Stacks for institutional clients

Institutional custody provider BitGo has launched Bitcoin staking via the Stacks protocol, enabling eligible clients to earn native BTC rewards directly from custody accounts without bridging or wrapping.

A white Bitcoin symbol inside a black shield outline with a blue glowing edge against a dark background.
Image: @Cointelegraph

Institutional crypto custodian BitGo has rolled out Bitcoin staking powered by the Stacks protocol, according to reports from Cointelegraph and crypto.news. The integration allows eligible institutional custody clients to earn yield denominated in BTC directly from their existing BitGo accounts.[2][3]

The setup avoids the need for asset wrapping or cross-chain bridging. Instead, client assets remain safely held in qualified custody under BitGo Bank & Trust throughout the staking process.[2][3]

According to crypto.news, participating positions are bonded for approximately six months. The staking mechanism also requires clients to commit an accompanying STX stake valued at 5% of their total BTC position.[2]

Key facts

  • BitGo has launched Bitcoin staking through the Stacks protocol for eligible institutional custody clients.
  • Staking rewards are denominated and paid out in BTC.
  • Client Bitcoin remains in qualified custody at BitGo Bank & Trust without requiring bridging or wrapping.
  • Staked positions are bonded for roughly six months.
  • Participants must hold an additional STX stake equivalent to 5% of their staked BTC position.

Sources · 3 sources

  1. CB

    Crypto BriefingArticle ·

    BitGo launches Bitcoin staking through Stacks for institutional clients BitGo's Bitcoin staking could redefine institutional crypto engagement, balancing yield potential with liquidity and asset exposure risks. The post BitGo launches Bitcoin staking through Stacks for institutional clients appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

    Open source
  2. CN

    crypto.news@cryptodotnewsPost on X ·

    JUST IN: BitGo enables institutional clients to earn $BTC staking rewards through Stacks Eligible clients can stake BTC directly from existing BitGo accounts without wrapping or bridging, while assets remain in qualified custody; positions are bonded for about six months and require an additional $STX stake worth 5% of the BTC position.

    Open source
  3. CO

    Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·

    ⚡️ NEW: BitGo launches Bitcoin staking through Stacks, allowing eligible institutional custody clients to earn $BTC rewards while keeping their Bitcoin in BitGo Bank & Trust custody. https://t.co/syvNvyCMSx

    Open source