BitGo takes undisclosed strategic position in Aptos' APT token
BitGo Holdings has added Aptos' native APT token to its corporate balance sheet, expanding on existing custody and staking integrations while keeping the size of its investment private.
Crypto custody firm BitGo Holdings announced that it has taken a strategic position in APT, the native token of the layer-1 Aptos blockchain. The move places APT directly onto BitGo's own books alongside the tokens it safeguards for clients. BitGo did not disclose the size of its holdings, the purchase price, the transaction date, or whether the tokens were acquired on the open market or sourced directly from Aptos.[1][2][3]
Representatives from Aptos welcomed the strategic stake. Solomon Tesfaye, chief business officer at Aptos Labs, said the move underscores BitGo's commitment to the network, while Michael Ching, head of treasury and operations at the Aptos Foundation, noted that BitGo has been building on the blockchain for some time. Abel Seow, BitGo's managing director and head of Asia-Pacific sales, called the balance-sheet investment a continuation of an alliance that already includes custody, staking, and connectivity to decentralized markets.[1]
The investment builds on roughly 20 months of Aptos product rollouts by BitGo. The company added APT to its custody and self-custody offerings in March 2025, followed by support for Aptos-based assets including USDC and USDT later that month. BitGo launched APT client staking in December 2025 and, in September, enabled its self-custody users to connect to Decibel, an Aptos-based decentralized exchange for spot and perpetual futures, without BitGo custodying or operating those assets directly.[1][2]
Key facts
- BitGo Holdings announced on Nov. 10 that it has taken a strategic position in Aptos' native token, APT, holding it on its own balance sheet.
- BitGo did not disclose the size, purchase price, date, or acquisition method for the APT position.
- BitGo began supporting APT custody and self-custody wallets in March 2025 and extended custody to Aptos-based USDC and USDT later that month.
- BitGo opened APT staking services to clients in December 2025.
- BitGo enabled its self-custody clients to connect to Decibel, an Aptos-based decentralized exchange, in September.
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NYSE-Listed BitGo Buys Into Aptos’ APT, Keeps the Size Quiet BitGo Holdings (NYSE: BTGO), the crypto custody company, now holds APT on its own books, the native token of the Aptos blockchain, alongside the APT it safeguards for clients. BitGo announced on Nov. 10 that it “has taken a strategic position in APT.” The company gave no size, price, purchase date or method for the position, and did not say whether it bought the tokens on the open market or received them from the Aptos side. Aptos, a layer 1 (base-layer) blockchain, welcomed the news. “BitGo’s strategic position in APT underscores its commitment to Aptos,” said Solomon Tesfaye , chief business officer at Aptos Labs, in a statement in the press release. Michael Ching, head of treasury and operations at the Aptos Foundation, said BitGo “has been building on Aptos for some time, and we’re excited to see that commitment continue to grow.” Get Unchained’s crypto news in your inbox with the free Unchained Daily newsletter . What BitGo Already Runs on Aptos The position adds to roughly 20 months of Aptos work. BitGo added APT to its custody and self-custody wallets in March 2025, then extended custody later that month to assets built on Aptos, including the stablecoins USDC and USDT. In December 2025 it opened APT staking to clients. In September, BitGo connected its self-custody clients to Decibel , a decentralized exchange (DEX) on Aptos for spot and perpetual futures trades, so they can trade there under the same approval controls they already use. Connecting is optional, and BitGo says it does not custody or operate anything held on Decibel. “Our work with Aptos already spans custody, staking, and connectivity to onchain markets,” Abel Seow, managing director and head of Asia-Pacific sales at BitGo, said in the release. “This is a continuation of the relationship we’ve built together.” Related Listen: Weekly Recap: Ethereum Eyes Overhaul, Crypto Firms Chase Bank Licenses The post NYSE-Listed BitGo Buys Into Aptos’ APT, Keeps the Size Quiet appeared first on Unchained .
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THE BLOCK: Crypto exchange BitGo said it's taking a position in Aptos' $APT token after already offering custody and staking for the asset. Its self-custody wallet users can also connect to Decibel, a decentralized exchange built on Aptos. The company did not disclose the size of its holdings.
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BitGo takes strategic stake in APT to deepen Aptos integration BitGo's strategic stake in APT could enhance institutional trust and integration, but transparency on stake size and management remains crucial. The post BitGo takes strategic stake in APT to deepen Aptos integration appeared first on Crypto Briefing .
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