## DeFi Technologies Launches CoreFi Strategy: A MicroStrategy-Inspired Approach to Amplify Bitcoin Returns with Core
DeFi Technologies Inc., a crypto-native technology company at the forefront of merging traditional capital markets with decentralized finance (DeFi), is thrilled to announce the launch of CoreFi Strategy Corp (‘CoreFi Strategy’). This innovative strategy, modeled after the successful approaches of MicroStrategy and MetaPlanet, provides a regulated, leveraged path to Bitcoin yield and CORE, the native asset of the Core blockchain.
CoreFi Strategy is poised to unlock sustainable Bitcoin yield and other key functions within the burgeoning BTCfi sector, one of the fastest-growing and most promising areas in the crypto space. The strategy will focus on dual-staking and holding both CORE and BTC, while simultaneously employing innovative financing strategies to expand its treasury holdings. This approach offers capital market participants regulated access to BTCfi and the potential for higher beta Bitcoin returns.
### A New Path to BTCfi Exposure
Earlier this year, Valour Inc., a subsidiary of DeFi Technologies and a leading issuer of exchange traded products (ETPs), launched the first yield-bearing BTC ETP, leveraging Core’s Non-Custodial Bitcoin Staking product to deliver a 5.65% yield on its Bitcoin holdings to investors. Valour also introduced a CORE ETP, enabling institutional investors to access the CORE token through their traditional brokerage accounts. This ETP is currently available to German investors on Börse Frankfurt, Germany’s largest stock exchange.
### Core Blockchain’s Key Role in BTC Staking
Core, the most Bitcoin-aligned blockchain with over 8,200 staked Bitcoin and approximately 75% of Bitcoin mining hash power contributing to its security, boasts a thriving ecosystem with over $700 million in Total Value Locked (TVL), 1 million+ weekly active wallets, 310 million+ total transactions, and 100+ applications. The recent integration of Dual Staking empowers Bitcoin stakers who also hold CORE tokens to earn higher Bitcoin staking rates, making CORE essential to unlocking sustainable Bitcoin yields.
This unique relationship with Bitcoin positions CORE as a high-beta, high-upside Bitcoin ecosystem asset within a regulated framework. “CoreFi Strategy presents a unique opportunity to capitalize on the BTCfi revolution by providing direct exposure to Core’s growth,” said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies. “Investors will have the chance to participate in the rapid adoption of Core as a yield-bearing BTCfi protocol, mirroring how MicroStrategy unlocked early Bitcoin exposure for Wall Street.”
### Maximizing CORE Holdings
Just as MicroStrategy and MetaPlanet prioritize BTC, CoreFi Strategy will actively acquire and hold CORE assets, utilizing smart leverage to maximize potential gains. Historically, MicroStrategy’s stock has traded at a premium, often outperforming Bitcoin by 1.5x-2.5x, thanks to its status as a pure-play Bitcoin investment vehicle. In the past year alone, MicroStrategy has experienced a staggering 632%+ rise, outperforming BTC by more than 3x. MetaPlanet has also witnessed remarkable growth, surging by 920%+, outperforming BTC by nearly 7x. These successes highlight the potential for public companies to leverage capital markets to surpass the performance of their Bitcoin holdings.
CoreFi Strategy aims to capitalize on this momentum by enabling investors to participate in CORE’s yield generation, Non-Custodial Bitcoin Staking, and Dual Staking model, which fosters alignment between Bitcoin and Core incentives. As BTCfi continues its growth trajectory, CoreFi Strategy positions itself as the key vehicle for accessing this emerging sector within a regulated public market.
### About Core
Core is the Proof of Stake (PoS) layer for Bitcoin, facilitating Non-Custodial Bitcoin Staking and supporting an EVM-compatible BTCfi ecosystem. Since April 2024, over 8,200 BTC have been staked with Core, enhancing Bitcoin’s utility and security. Core stands as the most Bitcoin-aligned EVM blockchain, with ~76% of Bitcoin mining hash power contributing to the network’s security. This breakthrough has garnered millions of Core adopters – over 27 million unique addresses, 310 million+ transactions, and over 800 million TVL since its mainnet launch in January 2023.
### About DeFi Technologies
DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) DEFTF is a financial technology company pioneering the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralized finance (DeFi). With a steadfast commitment to industry-leading Web3 technologies, DeFi Technologies aims to provide widespread investor access to the future of finance. Backed by a distinguished team of experts with extensive experience in financial markets and digital assets, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the way individuals and institutions interact with the evolving financial ecosystem.
### About Valour
Valour Inc. and Valour Digital Securities Limited (together, “Valour”) issue exchange traded products (“ETPs”) that provide retail and institutional investors with simple and secure access to digital assets via their traditional bank accounts. Valour is an integral part of the asset management business line of DeFi Technologies Inc. (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (DEFTF).
