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Figure Heloc Acre Launches V2, Letting Bitcoin Holders Earn 14% APY While Staying in Self-Custody
John Wood 
Turning Bitcoin into a Productive Asset
Acre, a Bitcoin-first yield platform, just launched its V2 vault and it’s turning heads. The new release promises an estimated 14% APY for BTC holders, all while keeping full self-custody intact. For years, Bitcoiners have faced a frustrating tradeoff: either park coins in centralized platforms with opaque risks or wade into DeFi’s technical maze for modest returns. Acre’s latest update aims to close that gap for good.
With Acre V2, users can earn yield directly from their Bitcoin wallets, without needing to bridge manually or manage complex onchain positions. Everything from bridging (via tBTC) to rebalancing and reinvesting happens automatically onchain, with rewards paid out entirely in native BTC. It’s a frictionless, non-custodial way to make Bitcoin work harder a vision that’s been long promised but rarely delivered safely.
Self-Custody Meets Sustainable Yield
At its core, Acre’s new vault architecture is designed around three principles: transparency, sustainability, and autonomy. Users never give up control of their coins, all yield strategies are fully onchain and reviewed by the Acre Security Council, and every reward is paid in Bitcoin no altcoin rewards or unstable farming tokens.
The estimated 14% APY vault was developed in collaboration with Re7 Labs and Midas, two firms with deep roots in DeFi automation and yield strategy design. The vault’s performance draws from a mix of proven yield sources liquidity provision, options strategies, and L2 staking all vetted for sustainability. Acre’s Security Council, which includes members from Lido, Anagram, LedgerPrime, and Threshold, reviews and approves each vault before launch, enforcing strict risk management standards and full transparency.
A Simpler, Smarter Way to Earn on Bitcoin
“Today, Bitcoin holders are forced to choose between giving up control to a custodian or navigating all the complexity of DeFi bridging, vault rotation, rebalancing, and selling off altcoins, often for barely 1% in yield,” said Laura Wallendal, CEO of Acre. “Acre removes that tradeoff by providing a secure, transparent way to earn compounding yield on BTC, without the custodial risk or typical DeFi complexity.”
The new platform automates everything in the background from yield sourcing to compounding so users can focus on holding BTC while it quietly grows. All rewards are converted back to Bitcoin and reinvested automatically, maximizing compounding over time. It’s a design that blends the convenience of centralized finance with the transparency and control of DeFi.
Built with Collaboration and Oversight
The collaboration between Acre, Re7 Labs, and Midas underscores how Bitcoin yield is maturing beyond speculative experiments. “The team at Acre has taken a comprehensive approach to building a yield platform rooted in transparency, risk management, and strong governance,” said Evgeny Gokhberg, Founder and CIO at Re7 Capital. “Together, we’re advancing institutional DeFi infrastructure, with this launch marking a key step on Ethereum Mainnet and expanding access to BTC yields within DeFi.”
Midas CEO Dennis Dinkelmeyer echoed the sentiment: “Acre has taken a collaborative approach, giving BTC holders access to potential earning opportunities while maintaining strong transparency and operational safeguards. Responsible partnerships like this are key to building user confidence and supporting the growth of onchain financial products.”
Bridging the Trust Gap in Bitcoin Yield
Despite years of talk about “Bitcoin DeFi,” actual adoption has lagged. A recent study shows that while 73% of Bitcoin holders want to earn yield, nearly half would allocate less than 20% of their holdings to BTCFi products due to concerns about security and complexity. Acre’s model directly addresses that hesitation by making the process simple, auditable, and fully under the user’s control.
By combining self-custody with vetted, sustainable strategies, Acre V2 is doing more than just offering higher yields it’s redefining what responsible Bitcoin finance can look like. For the first time, holders can earn meaningful returns without compromising on the core principles that make Bitcoin what it is.
In a space where “not your keys, not your coins” is gospel, Acre’s V2 feels like a turning point proof that it’s possible to earn yield on Bitcoin without ever letting go of it.
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