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Sign InIn a move reflecting intensifying competition for Bitcoin liquidity within decentralized ecosystems, Circle has launched cirBTC on the Ethereum network, a token backed 1:1 by Bitcoin. The new product utilizes Chainlink Proof of Reserve technology to ensure transparent, on-chain verification of reserves. Circle aims to challenge the long-standing dominance of Coinbase and WBTC in the wrapped bitcoin market, currently valued at approximately $9 billion.
This launch comes as the wrapped bitcoin sector undergoes significant shifts, with the WBTC protocol currently controlling the lion's share of the market with a market cap exceeding $9 billion per market data. Circle seeks to leverage its reputation as a regulated issuer of USDC to provide a more transparent alternative, especially as demand for trusted assets in DeFi applications grows. According to industry reports, integrating Chainlink technologies provides an additional layer of security that some traditional competing solutions lack.
Looking at market levels, BTC traded at $69,420 (at close 2026-06-08) as traders monitor the adoption rate of the new cirBTC by decentralized protocols. Investors should watch the upcoming economic calendar, specifically the US ISM Services PMI data on June 3, which could impact broader risk appetite across the digital asset market.