At BitGo, we are committed to empowering institutions with innovative and secure ways to grow their digital assets. Today, we’re proud to announce our integration with Core, making BitGo the first US Qualified Custodian to offer institutional-grade Bitcoin staking rewards through Dual Staking of BTC and COREDAO (Note: Listed as COREDAO within the BitGo platform) tokens.

This landmark integration bridges the gap between Bitcoin’s security-first ethos and the scalability and sustainability of decentralized finance (DeFi), bringing real, safe rewards to institutional Bitcoin holders. With this partnership, BitGo strengthens its position as the trusted gateway for institutions entering Bitcoin DeFi (BTCfi) at scale.

Institutional Rewards on Bitcoin

Bitcoin has always been the gold standard for security and decentralization, but its passive nature has limited its earning potential. By integrating with Core, BitGo enables institutions to access Bitcoin staking rewards without sacrificing security or control. The recently launched Dual Staking model by Core allows institutional clients to stake Bitcoin and COREDAO tokens simultaneously, unlocking tiered reward rates for scalable and sustainable returns.

“BitGo’s decision to integrate Core is a milestone for institutional-grade Bitcoin staking,” said Rich Rines, Initial Contributor at Core. “By combining Core’s secure, sustainable, and scalable staking solutions with BitGo’s unparalleled custody services, we’re ushering in a new era of Bitcoin DeFi.”

Why This Matters

  • Safe, Real Rewards: Institutions can now earn real Bitcoin rewards without counterparty risk or new trust assumptions.

  • Sustainable Returns: Rewards are subsidized by Core’s onchain activity and capped COREDAO token emissions over 81 years.

  • Scalability: Dual Staking enhances rewards for those staking Bitcoin and COREDAO, rewarding alignment with Core’s ecosystem.

What the Integration Delivers

BitGo’s trusted custody solutions combined with Core’s innovative Dual Staking model provide institutions with a simple, secure way to achieve higher rewards. For the first time, institutions can stake Bitcoin and COREDAO tokens in tandem to unlock tiered reward rates and earn liquid COREDAO rewards.

"BitGo’s integration with Core underscores our commitment to expanding opportunities for institutional clients to securely generate rewards from their Bitcoin holdings," said Chen Fang, CRO of BitGo. "As the first US qualified custodian to enable access to Core’s innovative Dual Staking model, we’re delivering scalable and sustainable solutions that align with Bitcoin’s security-first principles while unlocking new value for institutions."

Institutional-Grade Security and Flexible Staking

BitGo ensures that Bitcoin staked through Core remains fully secure, leveraging our industry-leading cold storage custody. BTC deposits for staking remain in the same 2-of-3 multi-signature wallet structure that institutional clients trust, with private keys never exposed online. Clients can initiate staking and withdrawals using their existing BTC wallets under BitGo’s custody, maintaining seamless operational security. Additionally, Core has reduced the minimum lock-up period to just 48 hours, providing more flexibility for institutions looking to optimize yield without extended commitment periods.

Understanding Rewards and Liquidity

Staking rewards through Core vary based on the amount of BTC and COREDAO tokens staked together. The reward rate for staking 1 BTC is estimated at 4% APY, assuming ~3,000 COREDAO tokens are also staked. Without COREDAO, staking just 1 BTC yields approximately 1% APY, while staking larger amounts—such as 100 BTC—results in a significantly lower estimated return of 0.2% APY. 

By integrating Core staking into BitGo’s custody, institutions can now access Bitcoin staking rewards while maintaining the highest level of security and cold storage protection—a first-of-its-kind offering for BTC holders at scale.

Opening New Doors to Bitcoin DeFi

With the BitGo-Core integration, institutional clients can now unlock the full potential of Bitcoin through scalable, sustainable, and secure staking rewards. This partnership showcases our dedication to innovation and underscores our role as the trusted partner for institutions navigating the evolving digital asset landscape.

Ready to unlock real Bitcoin rewards? Contact our team today to learn how Dual Staking with BitGo and Core can elevate your digital asset strategy.

About CoreDAO

Core is a Bitcoin-powered blockchain unlocking EMV-Compatible BTCfi beginning with the first ever implementation of Non-Custodial BTC Staking and the world’s first yield-bearing BTC ETP. Core is the most Bitcoin-aligned EVM blockchain with ~55% of Bitcoin mining hash power contributing to the network’s security and over 4,800 BTC natively staked in exchange for unlocking Bitcoin utility and rewards. This breakthrough has amassed millions of Core adopters - over 19M unique addresses and 260M transactions since its mainnet launch in January 2023.

The digital asset infrastructure company.

The latest

All News arrowRight icon

About BitGo

BitGo is the digital asset infrastructure company, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have been focused on accelerating the transition of the financial system to a digital asset economy. With a global presence and multiple regulated entities, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

©2025 BitGo, Inc. (collectively with its parent, affiliates, and subsidiaries, “BitGo”). All rights reserved. BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association (“BitGo Bank & Trust”) is a national trust bank chartered and regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). BitGo Bank & Trust is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Other BitGo entities include BitGo, Inc. and BitGo Prime LLC, each of which is a separately operated affiliate of BitGo Bank & Trust.

BitGo does not offer legal, tax, accounting, or investment advisory services. The information contained herein is for informational and marketing purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, or investment advice. You should consult with your own legal, tax, and investment advisor for questions about your specific circumstances.

Digital assets are subject to a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Past performance and illustrative examples do not guarantee future results. The value of digital assets can fluctuate significantly and may become worthless. No BitGo communication is intended to imply that any digital asset services are low-risk or risk-free. BitGo is not a registered broker-dealer and is not a member of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) or the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). Digital assets held in custody are not guaranteed by BitGo and are not subject to the insurance protections of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) or SIPC. Custody and other digital asset services are subject to eligibility, jurisdictional, and regulatory restrictions. Availability of specific products and services may vary by location and entity.

BitGo endeavors to provide accurate information on its websites, press releases, blogs, and presentations, but cannot guarantee all content is correct, completed, or updated. Content is subject to change without notice. BitGo disclaims any obligation to update or supplement such information except as required by applicable law or regulation.

BitGo makes no representation that the information contained herein is appropriate for use in any jurisdiction where its distribution or use would be contrary to law or regulation or would subject BitGo or any of its affiliates to any registration or licensing requirements in such jurisdiction. Persons who access this information are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations.