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£57,135.00

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Wrapped Bitcoin price

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£57,135.00
+107.72% past 5 years
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£7.02B
123K
£206.84M
#16
£92,549.00
£13,315.36
£29,697.79
£93,402.00
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Wrapped Bitcoin price today

Wrapped Bitcoin price today is £57,135.00.

In the last 24 hours Wrapped Bitcoin's price moved +2.49%. The current WBTC to GBP conversion rate is £57,135.00 per WBTC. The circulating supply of Wrapped Bitcoin is 122,857 WBTC and the current Wrapped Bitcoin market cap is £7,019,452,087.

3,620 WBTC was purchased today on Kraken worth £206,843,550. Have you placed your WBTC order yet? Kraken makes it easy to get started. Sign up today to buy and sell 692 cryptocurrencies. View all crypto prices.

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Wrapped Bitcoin price history

24H trading activity
Buyers67.1%
Sellers32.9%
24H price history
£55,963.62
£57,766.60
£93,402.00
£55,748.41
£57,135.00
+2.49%

WBTC all time high

Stats
ATH Price

£93,402.00

ATH Date
Days since
% Difference from ATH

-38.83%

WBTC historical price table

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1 Day
1 Week
1 Month
1 Year
Date
High
Low
Open
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% Change
£71,963.64
£56,099.49
£64,754.88
£57,268.15
-11.56%
£92,549.00
£59,596.44
£74,630.51
£65,547.71
-12.17%
£83,355.46
£31,060.69
£33,163.11
£73,662.95
+122.12%
£35,222.44
£13,663.91
£13,663.91
£33,150.36
+142.61%
£36,201.38
£13,315.36
£34,251.13
£13,722.88
-59.93%
£49,837.47
£21,929.65
£27,570.36
£34,978.52
+26.87%

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About Wrapped Bitcoin

A tokenized version of Bitcoin on the Ethereum blockchain, WBTC allows BTC holders to access decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Fully backed 1:1 by Bitcoin, WBTC enables fast, secure transactions and interoperability with Ethereum-based protocols.

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What is Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)

A Deep Dive on Wrapped Bitcoin

Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) acts as a bridge connecting Bitcoin to Ethereum. By connecting these two blockchains together, WBTC allows the world’s largest cryptocurrency to be used in the world’s largest decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. WBTC is an ERC-20 token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin, allowing BTC holders to use their assets on Ethereum-based platforms. It brings Bitcoin’s value and security to Ethereum’s smart contract ecosystem for lending, trading, and more.

Overview and Purpose

WBTC addresses a fundamental challenge in the cryptocurrency ecosystem — Bitcoin's incompatibility with smart contract platforms. Bitcoin's unique Script programming language makes it incompatible with DeFi services on networks like Ethereum and Solana, which use different programming languages. WBTC solves this by creating a synthetic token version of Bitcoin that works seamlessly with smart contract-based services, while still being backed by actual BTC held in reserves.

Network Architecture

WBTC operates primarily on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-20 token, enabling it to interact with Ethereum's decentralized application ecosystem. The system relies on a network of partners including merchants and custodians, with BitGo serving as the central custodian responsible for securing the underlying Bitcoin assets. The conversion process between BTC and WBTC maintains a strict 1:1 ratio, ensuring each WBTC token is fully backed by Bitcoin.

WBTC Token Fundamentals

The WBTC token functions as a synthetic crypto asset that enables holders to participate in DeFi protocols. Users can deploy their WBTC to earn yield or use it as collateral for crypto loans, expanding the utility of their Bitcoin holdings. The conversion between BTC and WBTC can be accomplished either through direct interaction with WBTC Merchants (requiring KYC verification) or through supported exchanges.

Supply Characteristics

WBTC maintains a maximum supply cap of 21,000,000 tokens, mirroring Bitcoin's total supply limit. New WBTC tokens are issued only when BTC is deposited in BitGo's custodial account, maintaining a strict 1:1 backing ratio. This means the supply of WBTC is directly tied to the amount of Bitcoin held in custody.

Project Development

WBTC was launched on January 30, 2019, through a collaborative effort of three prominent DeFi projects: BitGo, Kyber Network, and Ren. The founding team includes notable blockchain industry figures:

  • Mike Belshe, BitGo's co-founder and CEO, who brought extensive security expertise from his work at Google
  • Taiyang Zhang and Loong Wang, co-founders of Ren, who contributed their expertise in blockchain interoperability
  • Loi Luu, CEO and co-founder of Kyber Network, who provided critical knowledge in decentralized exchange protocols

The project is supported by a network of partners, including merchants, custodians, exchanges, and DAO members, each of which play an important role in maintaining and growing the WBTC ecosystem.

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FAQs

Yes, you can use Custom Orders on Kraken to automatically buy Wrapped Bitcoin if it reaches a lower price.

Timing the market can be incredibly challenging, which is why many traders opt to dollar-cost average Wrapped Bitcoin instead. Using recurring buys, you can steadily accumulate Wrapped Bitcoin over time regardless of its market price, and eliminate the stress of trying to perfectly time the market.

3,620 WBTC worth £206,843,550 was traded on Kraken in the last 24 hours.

A variety of factors affect the price of Wrapped Bitcoin including market sentiment, technical developments, user adoption and macro economic events.

The Wrapped Bitcoin price chart shows several important pieces of information about the current price of Wrapped Bitcoin, including its recent price movement and trading volume. The vertical axis represents the value of the asset in your chosen currency, such as USD, while the horizontal axis shows the time period, which can range from minutes to years. Wrapped Bitcoin price charts often use candlesticks to illustrate price movements. Each candlestick represents the opening, closing, highest and lowest prices WBTC printed within a specific time frame. Below the price chart, you may also see volume bars that display trading activity for that period, with taller bars indicating higher trade volume. Professional traders often factor in these data points when conducting their own technical analysis.

You can use the WBTC price chart to analyze price movements and identify areas of support and resistance. Many traders also use different technical indicators to help them analyze past WBTC trading patterns in an effort to predict future price changes. It's important to remember that no method can predict prices with 100% accuracy, but using different tools while analyzing the WBTC price chart can help inform your trading strategy.

Yes, Kraken makes it easy to stake and earn rewards on dozens of different cryptocurrencies. Visit our staking page here to see if Wrapped Bitcoin is eligible for staking or opt-in rewards in your region.

As with any financial investment, there are risks to consider before investing in Wrapped Bitcoin and holding it on an exchange like Kraken. Cryptocurrency prices, including Wrapped Bitcoin, can be highly volatile. While Kraken has always maintained a strong focus on security, we encourage our clients to self custody their crypto in non-custodial wallets that only they can access, like Kraken Wallet.

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  1. To set up Wrapped Bitcoin price alerts on Kraken web, go to the Alerts widget, located behind the Order form in Advanced view. First, enable browser notifications. Then, click "Create new alert" to open the alert setup. Choose Wrapped Bitcoin, set trigger parameters, and adjust the price using the percentage buttons or by typing the desired price.
  2. To set up Wrapped Bitcoin price alerts on the Kraken mobile app, ensure push notifications are enabled in both your device settings and within Kraken Pro. Then, go to the price alerts modal by tapping the bell icon on the Markets page or long-pressing any open order. Select "Create new alert" and follow the same steps as on the web platform

You can use custom orders on Kraken to automatically execute stop-loss or take profit orders for Wrapped Bitcoin. When using Kraken Pro, you can set a stop-loss or take-profit order for Wrapped Bitcoin by locating the "Take Profit / Stop Loss" dropdown on the order form. Choose either "Simple" or "Advanced" mode based on your preference.

Your funding limits are influenced by several factors, including your country of residence, verification level and the asset you're looking to deposit or withdraw.

Yes, the Kraken mobile trading app makes it easy to manage your Wrapped Bitcoin holdings on the go. Our smart investing service brings powerful tools and effortless control to your Wrapped Bitcoin investments.

To export your Wrapped Bitcoin trading history, locate the Settings menu and click on “Documents” > “Create Export.” From here, you can choose between trade history, ledger history or balance, depending on what data you’d like to export.

Yes, Kraken offers recurring buy functionality for a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Wrapped Bitcoin. To set it up, open the mobile app, tap "Buy," and choose the asset you'd like to purchase. Then, enter the amount you wish to buy and select the frequency by clicking "One Time" and choosing a schedule that works for you: daily, weekly, or monthly.

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