- Cardano will launch Bitcoin DeFi integration on May 27, aiming to tap into a $5.8 billion market.
- Founder Charles Hoskinson says this move could position Cardano as the leading platform for Bitcoin-based decentralized finance.
Cardano is gearing up for one of its most ambitious moves yet: integrating Bitcoin DeFi into its ecosystem starting May 27. The update, championed by both Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson and crypto analyst Dan Gambardello, could mark a major shift in the decentralized finance landscape—and potentially unlock billions in value.
In a recent alert to ADA holders, Gambardello urged the community to brace for a “major moment,” encouraging them to position themselves before the launch goes live. At the core of this excitement is Cardano’s strategic push to become the go-to platform for Bitcoin-based DeFi, a market already valued at over $5.8 billion and growing rapidly.
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Hoskinson has been vocal about Bitcoin’s untapped DeFi potential. With the Taproot upgrade enabling smart contract functionality, Bitcoin can now participate in yield-generating activities—once thought impossible for the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Cardano aims to leverage its robust infrastructure to facilitate these activities, potentially attracting liquidity from institutional and retail Bitcoin holders alike.
“The opportunity is massive,” said Hoskinson. “If just 5–10% of Bitcoin’s supply enters DeFi, it could eclipse the total value locked in Solana or even rival Ethereum’s ecosystem.”
Despite competition from projects like Stacks and other Bitcoin-DeFi initiatives, Cardano believes its modular, scalable approach gives it a competitive edge. Hoskinson noted that the project is being built with long-term sustainability in mind, with teams working on independent, non-conflicting components designed to handle large transaction volumes.
If successful, Cardano’s entry into Bitcoin DeFi could unlock new revenue streams for ADA holders and cement the blockchain’s role as a leading force in crypto finance. With the countdown to May 27 underway, all eyes are now on how this move will reshape both Cardano’s future—and the broader DeFi market.
