The thirst for yield-generating strategies against Bitcoin is booming, particularly from institutions looking for liquidity without the need to sell their BTC. The institutional interest for Bitcoin yield products has exploded over the last few years. Firms are scrambling to find new ways to get more out of their Bitcoin treasury. That desire for bigger, faster returns is fundamentally changing the digital asset landscape.

Ryan Chow, co-founder and chief executive of Solv Protocol, pointed to the growing demand from institutions for Bitcoin yield products. On top of these points, Solv Protocol is actually building the infrastructure that resonates with institutions—with a strong focus on regulatory and cultural requirements.

Bitcoin as a Treasury Asset

Ryan Chow, public bitcoin companies such as Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), for providing a significant contribution of normalizing BTC as a treasury asset. This normalization makes it more likely that other companies will view Bitcoin as an acceptable financial strategy.

"MSTR is a very successful derivatives kind of use case based on Bitcoin […] That’s also Bitcoin finance," - Ryan Chow

As of Q1’s end, these companies collectively upped their Bitcoin reserves to about 688,000 BTC. For the quarter, companies increased their holdings by a remarkable 95,431 BTC. The amount of Bitcoin held on the books of publicly traded companies rose by 16.1% in the first quarter of 2025. This notable increase is an indicator of the rising confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value.

Solv Protocol's Role

Solv Protocol currently has more than 25,000 BTC locked in its protocol, which is valued at more than $2 billion. This impressive figure further underscores the platform’s importance in the rapidly growing Bitcoin yield space.

"Bitcoin as the largest asset class here, you can stake your Bitcoin to secure the network […] that makes us feel like if it is the answer to really bring utility and also use case," - Ryan Chow

Solv Protocol aspires to be the go-to provider for institutions looking to gain exposure to Bitcoin yield opportunities. Ryan Chow from Jump expects more than 100,000 BTC flowing into ecosystems like Solana.

Market Value and Future Expectations

Each BTC currently priced at $82,445. That’s why the value of the average Bitcoin stack combined increased in value by a significant 2.2%, now worth $56.7 billion. Companies like Coinbase now offer up to $1 million in borrowing against Bitcoin, further demonstrating the asset's increasing integration into mainstream finance.

"Sharia compliance is something that we prepared for a long time [...] you have to pass it before you really serve them through your platform," - Ryan Chow