Solv Protocol Unveils BTC+ Vault Offering 4.5–5.5% Yield on Bitcoin Holdings

Solv Protocol has introduced BTC+, a new automated vault designed to generate passive yield for bitcoin holders, with a targeted return of 4.5% to 5.5% annually.

The product aggregates several strategies—ranging from basis trading and DeFi credit to protocol staking and tokenized real-world assets—to deliver diversified, automated yield on spot BTC. This positions BTC+ as a comprehensive yield solution for bitcoin investors seeking income without active management.

With over 17,480 BTC (more than $2 billion) currently locked on its platform, according to DeFiLlama, Solv sees a sizable opportunity: over $1 trillion in BTC remains idle, even as institutions funnel billions into spot bitcoin ETFs. BTC+, the firm says, is a step toward transforming bitcoin from a passive store of value into a productive financial asset.

“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 Protocol. “BTC+ is a product born from institutional finance, matured in DeFi, and made accessible to all.”

BTC+ employs a dual-layer architecture separating custody and execution. It includes Chainlink’s Proof-of-Reserves for real-time validation, NAV-based drawdown protections, and segmented risk layers. A Shariah-compliant version of the vault is also available, expanding its reach to a broader investor base.

Solv operates at the intersection of staking and structured yield, powered by its own on-chain BTC reserves. The project is backed by prominent investors including Binance Labs, Blockchain Capital, Laser Digital, and OKX Ventures.