Dubai – September 08, 2026 -- Bybit has raised the guaranteed annualized return on its BTC staking Vault from 0.8% to as much as 1.2%, a 50% increase, through a new partnership with Function (FBTC).
The upgraded vault targets idle BTC holdings during a range-bound market
Bitcoin has been consolidating around $80,000 in early September 2026, after rebounding from roughly $62,600 in August and briefly topping $81,000 late that month. Bybit says the upgraded product gives BTC holders a way to earn yield instead of leaving their coins idle while the price holds above key moving averages.
The fixed-term product locks BTC for 45 days with no early exit
Unlike variable-rate offerings, the vault guarantees a minimum return. Eligible users subscribe for a fixed 45-day term, and early redemption is not permitted. A subscription cap of 200 BTC applies per the terms.
Automatic renewal rolls principal and yield into the next cycle
Upon maturity, participants can choose automatic renewal, which carries both the original principal and accrued returns into a new staking cycle without requiring manual reinvestment.
The deal deepens Bybit's ties to the FBTC protocol
The partnership with Function, the protocol behind FBTC, extends Bybit's existing collaboration in the space where decentralized finance and traditional finance intersect, giving users added avenues to seek yield across digital assets. The upgraded vault is now live on Bybit's On-Chain Earn platform, with terms and conditions applying to eligibility and access.