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Bitcoin Needs Better Infrastructure

Bitcoin already has what most new crypto assets spend years trying to build: liquidity, security, recognition, and a massive global user base.

The missing piece is utility.

Babylon’s Vision

Babylon is building infrastructure to make native Bitcoin more useful across the on-chain economy.

The goal is not to create another version of $BTC or force users to move their Bitcoin through centralized systems. Instead, @BabylonLabs_io is focused on extending the utility of native Bitcoin across chains and applications.

From Holding to Using

This creates an important opportunity for the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Native BTC can potentially become collateral for financial products including lending, stablecoins, credit, derivatives, and insurance, giving Bitcoin a larger role beyond simply being held as an asset.

The Bigger Picture

The next phase of Bitcoin adoption may not come from changing Bitcoin itself.

It could come from building better infrastructure around it.

Babylon’s work is centered on that idea: turning Bitcoin’s enormous economic value into usable on-chain capital while preserving the properties that make Bitcoin valuable.

Bitcoin has already established itself as the industry’s largest asset.

Now the infrastructure around it needs to catch up.

#Baby $BABY

People calling for $40K $BTC are dreaming.

This is one of the reasons why.

The people expecting another historic capitulation are assuming there is still an enormous amount of supply waiting to panic sell.

Long-Term Holder Supply suggests otherwise.

It has now surpassed 16.65M BTC, representing roughly 83% of the circulating supply, which is an all-time high for the metric.

Even after periods of distribution, total Long-Term Holder Supply has recovered to record highs.

In short, a record amount of Bitcoin is sitting with holders who have shown little intention of selling, despite months of weakness.

For Bitcoin to sustain a move toward the extreme bear market targets people are expecting, a significant portion of that supply would need to return to the market.

The last ten months of price action haven’t been enough to make that happen.

It can still happen, but I think it would require a significantly more destructive event than a continuation of the conditions we have already experienced.

So while I don’t think $BTC has bottomed, this metric explains why I expect the eventual low to be much shallower than the crazy numbers people are throwing around.

This is what a maturing asset class looks like. More supply held long term and progressively shallower cycle extremes.

The Next Step for Bitcoin

Bitcoin has prove d itself as the worlds leading digital asset. The real next challenge is expanding its utility in a way that doesn’t mess with the principles that made it so successful in the first place.

The Opportunity

For years, getting liquidity with Bitcoin has usually meant wrapping it, bridging it or basically leaning on intermediaries. Those extra layers add a little more complexity , and they also bring extra trust assumptions along for the ride.

Babylon’s Approach

Babylon is building infrastructure that enables native Bitcoin backed borrowing via Trustless Bitcoin Vaults, often called TBV. Their first integration with Aave v4 lets users use native BTC as collateral to borrow supported assets, while still staying self custodial.

Why It Matters

What stands out is that this setup blends four clear advantages:

• Native Bitcoin as collateral
• No wrapping or bridging
• Self-custody
• Trustless design

Looking Ahead

As Bitcoin’s role keeps shifting, the kind of infrastructure that unlocks new use cases without trading away security or decentralization could end up shaping the next phase of on chain finance.

@BabylonLabs_io is aiming at that future, where Bitcoin stays native but becomes more useful across the broader crypto ecosystem, bit by bit.

#baby $BABY

Bitcoin holders have long faced a trade-off: access liquidity or keep holding BTC.

@BabylonLabs_io is changing that.

With native Bitcoin-backed borrowing powered by Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV), users can use native BTC as collateral without wrapping, bridging, or trusting intermediaries.

The first integration with Aave v4 is bringing this vision to life, allowing users to borrow assets like USDC and USDT while maintaining exposure to their Bitcoin.

Native. Self-custodial. Trustless.

This is a new chapter for Bitcoin in DeFi.

#baby $BABY

A little correction on the markets for $ETH

However, if you look at the larger picture (which is the daily timeframe), it's still eyeing a continuation of the breakout towards $2,000+.

I’ve done a 100x on a coin before.

The kind of returns most people only dream about.

I’ve done it.

It wasn’t luck.

Yes, you need knowledge.

You need to have some inside info.

But that’s only half of it.

The other half is paying attention when nobody else is.

Most people stop watching when the market gets boring.

That’s exactly when the biggest opportunities are quietly being created.

Those opportunities can genuinely change your life.

But only if you’re awake to see them.

Bitcoin is the largest and most trusted cryptocurrency in the world, yet millions of BTC remain idle because holders often face a difficult choice: sell their Bitcoin to access liquidity or continue holding it without putting it to work.

For years, using Bitcoin in DeFi has come with compromises. Most solutions require wrapping BTC into another token, bridging it to a different blockchain, or trusting a centralized intermediary to manage the assets. Each additional step introduces complexity and potential risks that many Bitcoin holders would rather avoid.

With native Bitcoin-backed borrowing powered by Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV), users can use native BTC as collateral without wrapping, bridging, or giving custody of their Bitcoin to a third party. The first implementation of this is integrated with Aave v4, allowing users to deposit native Bitcoin as collateral and borrow supported assets like USDC or USDT on Ethereum.

Why does this matter?

Because it brings together four qualities that Bitcoin users have been asking for:

• Native Bitcoin as collateral instead of wrapped assets.
• Self-custody, so users remain in control of their Bitcoin.
• Trustless infrastructure without centralized intermediaries.
• Capital efficiency, enabling holders to access liquidity without selling their BTC.

This is more than another borrowing product.

Imagine long-term Bitcoin holders accessing liquidity while maintaining exposure to BTC. Imagine developers building lending markets, stablecoins, derivatives, insurance protocols, and entirely new financial applications around native Bitcoin collateral instead of wrapped versions.

That is the broader vision @BabylonLabs_io is working toward.

As Bitcoin adoption continues to grow, the next phase may not be defined by simply holding BTC, but by making native Bitcoin a productive asset across the on-chain economy without compromising the security and decentralization that made it the world’s leading cryptocurrency in the first place.

#Baby $BABY

Most crypto innovation has sort of focused on creating brand-new assets, you know.

Babylon is taking a diff approach, by zooming in on the industry’s largest already-existing asset: Bitcoin.

With trillions of dollars in value locked and secured by the Bitcoin network over time, the question isn’t really whether Bitcoin is valuable. The real question is, how can that value get to take part in the broader on-chain economy without messing up the principles that made Bitcoin work in the first place.

This is where Babylon’s vision sort of stands out, pretty clearly.

Instead of asking users to swap Bitcoin out, or moving away from it entirely, Babylon is building infrastructure that extends Bitcoin’s usefulness while still keeping it native. The aim is to make Bitcoin into a core, foundational asset that can back the next generation of decentralized finance and even cross-chain applications.

So it’s a shift from thinking about Bitcoin as a passive asset, to viewing it more like programmable economic capital.

And as more developers build app stuff around native Bitcoin, the chances keep widening. Lending, payments, stablecoins, derivatives, and other financial products can all end up benefiting from the safety and liquidity that comes with the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

@BabylonLabs_io isn’t trying to change what Bitcoin is, not really.

It’s building the infrastructure that lets Bitcoin do more with itself.

And as the crypto industry matures, the projects that unlock new utility for assets people already have might end up having a bigger long-term impact than the ones that just create entirely new tokens. Bitcoin already has trust, liquidity, and those network effects that are hard to replicate. The next move is giving it a larger role in the decentralized economy.

That is the future Babylon is working toward.

#baby $BABY

Why u should never trade on curve screen phones 😂

$NEAR is breaking down, which is going to be a great opportunity to buy in the coming 1-2 weeks at lower levels.

I'd be very pleased if I get the chance to accumulate around $1.30-1.50.

Over the years, Bitcoin has earned its reputation as the most secure and trusted digital asset. Yet despite its massive market value, a significant portion of BTC simply sits idle in wallets.

That raises an interesting question.

What if Bitcoin holders could unlock liquidity without selling their BTC or compromising on security?

This is the opportunity @BabylonLabs_io is exploring.

With Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV), native Bitcoin can be used as collateral without wrapping it into another token, bridging it across chains, or relying on centralized intermediaries. The idea is simple: let Bitcoin remain Bitcoin while giving it a larger role in decentralized finance.

The first application of this concept is native Bitcoin-backed borrowing through Aave v4. Instead of selling BTC to access cash or stablecoins, users can use their native Bitcoin as collateral to borrow assets like USDC or USDT.

This could change how long-term Bitcoin holders think about capital management. Rather than choosing between holding and selling, they gain another option, accessing liquidity while maintaining exposure to Bitcoin.

If this model gains traction, the impact extends beyond borrowing. Native Bitcoin collateral could support lending markets, stablecoins, derivatives, insurance, and many other financial applications built around the world’s largest crypto asset.

For years, Bitcoin has been called “digital gold.” The next chapter may be about making that digital gold productive, without sacrificing the decentralization and self-custody that made Bitcoin valuable in the first place.

The future of Bitcoin may not just be about holding it. It may be about putting it to work, natively.

#Baby $BABY

I’m watching for a potential flush here on $BTC .

Our expected higher low has now formed at $64.5K, right on the rising trendline that has supported every higher low since the lows.

That gives us a potential compound breakdown setup at the same pivot.

As long as both supports hold, I still expect another attempt at the range highs near $67K.

If $BTC loses both the trendline and horizontal support, I’d expect a sweep back into the $63.5K region in an attempt to rebalance upside liquidity.

My compound breakdown setup has been extremely reliable throughout this range, so this is the key structure to watch from here.

When people talk about Bitcoin, the conversation usually revolves around its price.

But the bigger story is what Bitcoin can become.

For years, Bitcoin has been the foundation of the crypto industry, serving as the most secure and widely recognized digital asset. Yet compared to other ecosystems, Bitcoin has remained relatively limited when it comes to powering decentralized applications and financial services.

That is beginning to change.

Babylon’s vision is to expand Bitcoin’s role beyond simply being a store of value. Instead of asking Bitcoin holders to move away from the network or rely on wrapped versions of BTC, Babylon is building infrastructure that allows Bitcoin to participate more directly in the broader on-chain economy while preserving its native properties.

This represents a shift in mindset. Bitcoin is no longer viewed only as an asset to buy, hold, and transfer. It can also become a foundational layer for a new generation of decentralized finance.

The implications go beyond a single application. As the ecosystem evolves, developers could build products that leverage Bitcoin’s security while introducing new financial opportunities for users across multiple blockchain networks.

@BabylonLabs_io is betting that the next era of crypto will not be about competing with Bitcoin, but about building around it.

If that vision succeeds, Bitcoin’s greatest contribution may not only be its market dominance, but its ability to secure and support an entirely new wave of on-chain innovation.

#Baby $BABY

Bitcoin is the biggest and most trusted asset in crypto, still a lot of its value feels kinda unused. For years, if someone wanted to actually use BTC in DeFi they had to accept some trade-offs , like wrapping their Bitcoin, bridging it between networks, or leaning on centralized custodians. And yeah each option brings extra risk, so many Bitcoin holders just preferred not to touch it.

Babylon is trying to flip that story with Trustless Bitcoin Vaults (TBV).

TBV lets native Bitcoin work as collateral across different chains and applications, without wrapping, bridging, or intermediaries. Basically users can keep the usual Bitcoin security model, while also opening up new kinds of financial paths on-chain.

The first big spotlight use case is native Bitcoin-backed borrowing through Aave v4. Instead of selling BTC, users can park native Bitcoin as collateral, then borrow assets like USDC or USDT on Ethereum. That tends to improve capital efficiency , while long term holders can keep their BTC exposure in place.

What really makes this stand out is the emphasis on self custody and trustlessness. Users keep control of their Bitcoin , they are not handing it over to some centralized platform. Meanwhile, developers get room to build lots of financial products powered by native Bitcoin collateral, things like lending markets, stablecoins, derivatives, insurance, and even payment solutions that are crypto backed, all that kind of stuff.

Bitcoin has been treated like digital gold for a long time. Babylon is just pushing it further, by turning it into productive capital. If it works out, TBV could unlock billions of dollars in idle Bitcoin liquidity and widen Bitcoin’s role across the broader DeFi world.

This is not really about replacing Bitcoin’s core purpose. It’s more like extending what native Bitcoin can do, without messing with the principles that made it valuable in the first place.

@BabylonLabs_io #baby $BABY

Bitcoin could hit $92k by Sept 9 📈

100% hit rate the last 6 times this indicator fired

% of $BTC supply at a loss just dropped below 43% 🔥

$DEXE is dumping 90% in 2 days

I always remind you not to trade coins that have already surged, as it is very risky.

And I always explain the reasons behind a project's price increase so that you can find the next potential project.🤝

🚨 Spot ETF Flow Update: July 21

Institutional demand remained positive across major crypto ETFs:

🟠 BTC: +$203.14M
🔵 ETH: +$37.47M
🟣 SOL: +$5.83M
⚫ XRP: +$5.66M

Bitcoin continues to attract the largest share of capital, while Ethereum, Solana, and $XRP also extended their streak of positive inflows.

Steady ETF inflows remain one of the strongest signals of ongoing institutional interest in the crypto market.

$SOL

Bear market bottom is NOT in (yet).

Bear market lows form only with technical evidence.

A persistent trend shift must be confirmed by price % traveled, volume & volatility spike, time above 200SMA, improved breadth.

None of these checks out now.

July bump up, then slide down.

$BTC

While everyone has been watching price chop inside the same range, the participants behind the move have been trading in completely opposite directions.

Retail-sized spot orders have recorded roughly $604M in net selling.

Mid-sized orders are sitting slightly negative at around $25M delta.

Meanwhile, the largest order-size cohort has accumulated more than $1.4B in positive volume delta.

In simple terms, smaller participants have been selling the range while significantly larger buyers have absorbed that supply.

That helps explain why $BTC has continued forming higher lows despite repeated attempts to push price lower.

Does this guarantee a breakout? No.

But if BTC reclaims $64.8K while this divergence remains intact, the move would have genuine large-order spot demand supporting it.

The warning sign is the opposite. If large-order delta begins falling while retail selling accelerates, the absorption is weakening and the range becomes far more vulnerable.

For now, the larger orders are still buying what the smaller orders are selling.

Worth paying attention to as the range develops.