Trading activity:
Reported 24-hour volume equals 0.36% of market capitalization. The local markets snapshot lists Oku Trade (Rootstock), Sushiswap V3 (Rootstock) and Sovryn DEX (Rootstock) among venues with observed trading activity.
YearBull indicators:
YearBull Rank #1,832. Bull Score 66/100.
YB Market Risk Low. This relative market-volatility label is not an investment-safety assessment.
Cycle Early. Observed price change: 24h 0.50% · 7d -2.65% · 30d -4.58%.
Values are descriptive and should be read together rather than as a price forecast.
Read the YearBull methodology.
Snapshot date: 2026-10-27.Data history: 45 daily observations available in the latest 90-day window.
Methodology responsibility:
YearBull’s analytical methodology and presentation rules are developed and maintained by
Alan Zelvin, Founder & Lead Crypto Researcher.
This note identifies responsibility for the methodology; it does not attribute authorship of this data snapshot.
What is Rootstock Bitcoin (RBTC)?
Source description
“rBTC is the most secure and decentralized form of Bitcoin in DeFi. It is the native token of Rootstock, Bitcoin’s DeFi Layer. Each rBTC is pegged 1:1 to BTC through the PowPeg, a decentralized, non-custodial two-way bridge secured by Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work through merge mining. Unlike wrapped Bitcoin tokens relying on centralized custodians, rBTC enables DeFi interactions in a trust-minimized way. For both individuals and institutions, rBTC is the most secure way to access DeFi on Bitcoin, providing a transparent, auditable proof-of-reserves while leveraging Bitcoin’s security. Since 2018, Rootstock has powered millions of transactions and hundreds of ecosystem partners, unlocking Bitcoin’s full potential as a dynamic, productive financial asset.”
This source-supplied description may contain old, promotional, or unverified claims and is not YearBull editorial analysis.
Recorded networks: Rootstock, Ethereum, Arbitrum One, Solana, Base
Official links and contract records appear in Key Facts. Project details can change, so verify current information with the project.
Rootstock Bitcoin (RBTC) FAQ
How does the PowPeg connect RBTC with Bitcoin?
The project states that RBTC maintains a 1:1 peg with BTC through the PowPeg, described as a decentralized, non-custodial two-way bridge. It says the mechanism is secured by Bitcoin’s proof-of-work through merge mining, allowing BTC to move into the Rootstock environment and supporting the use of RBTC in decentralized finance applications.
What role does RBTC play in Rootstock’s DeFi environment?
RBTC is presented as the native token of Rootstock, which the project positions as Bitcoin’s DeFi layer. Within that environment, RBTC is intended to let users interact with DeFi applications while retaining a direct connection to Bitcoin’s value. The project frames this as an alternative to using wrapped Bitcoin tokens managed by centralized custodians.
How does the project distinguish RBTC from centrally custodied wrapped Bitcoin?
The project says RBTC uses a trust-minimized bridge rather than relying on a centralized custodian to hold and issue wrapped tokens. It also presents the PowPeg as non-custodial and describes RBTC as offering transparent, auditable proof-of-reserves. These are project claims about the token’s structure and do not establish that every associated risk has been eliminated.
Who does Rootstock position RBTC for, and what broader role does it claim?
Rootstock positions RBTC for both individual users and institutions seeking access to DeFi connected with Bitcoin. The project describes the token as a way to make Bitcoin a more productive financial asset, while also stating that Rootstock has supported millions of transactions and hundreds of ecosystem partners since 2018. Those figures and positioning reflect the project’s own claims.
Rootstock Bitcoin metric comparison
This comparison is a stored snapshot generated 2026-10-22 06:30 UTC from 72 daily observations available from 2025-12-30 through 2026-10-22. It is separate from the latest analytical cards above. Percentiles compare the snapshot value with that day's analytical universe; a higher percentile means a larger observed value, not necessarily a better investment characteristic.
Metric
Snapshot
30d before
90d before
Change vs 30d
Universe percentile
Price
$82,833
$86,451
$75,195
-4.2%
n/a
Market cap
$16.84M
$17.95M
$18.91M
-6.2%
P88.7
YearBull Rank
#1,733
#6,885
#1,548
Improved 5,152
P79.7
Bull Score
64/100
53/100
53/100
+11.0 pts
P80.0
Turnover
0.56%
1.72%
4.12%
-1.2 pts
P49.9
YB Market Risk
Low
Low
Low
Unchanged
n/a
Cycle
Early
Mid
Early
Mid → Early
n/a
Median absolute daily movement 1.21%; distance from the highest local daily price -14.3%; circulating supply change -20.3%. These measurements are descriptive and do not predict future direction.
Editorial research. Identity, project facts, sources, and risks below belong to the dated editorial review. The live analytical snapshot above may be newer and is generated separately from stored market data.
Bitcoin on Rootstock: project profile and documented design
Rootstock describes RBTC as the native Bitcoin-denominated asset used for fees and DeFi on its Bitcoin-secured smart-contract platform; the market data source reports roughly 210 RBTC circulating in the captured view.
Documented role and design
The market data source shows about $349k daily volume across Rootstock and cross-chain venues, with several individual markets marked inactive; the profile also lists Rootstock, Ethereum, Arbitrum, Solana and Base representations.
Risks and open questions
RBTC is not mainnet BTC; bridge/peg, custody and wrong-network transfer risks must be stated, and cross-chain market rows should not be conflated with Rootstock liquidity.
Verify current bridge mechanism, reserve model and canonical contract addresses.
YearBull Rank overview
YearBull Rank now for rootstock: #1832.
Rank timeline (last 365 days)
Rank change (daily snapshots).
Reading rule: lower numbers mean higher placement.
7d window (2026-10-20): #1782 → #1832 (down by 50).
30d window (2026-09-27): #7271 → #1832 (up by 5439).
YearBull Rank is a relative ranking on YearBull designed to compare coins on a common scale and time window. It is best read as relative context across time windows, not as a guarantee.
Risk profile: a calm line with small steps can be healthier than spikes. If the curve whipsaws, treat the rank as fragile.
Cycle framing: sideways periods still reshuffle relative placement. If 7d and 30d disagree, treat it as a transition window.
Liquidity read: a steadier line can indicate steadier access. If the curve improves but won’t hold, treat it as flow-driven.
Market structure: one venue can dominate the profile in short windows. If rank can’t hold gains, it can be concentrated pressure.
Editorial note:
This analysis was prepared by the YearBull research team under the direction of
Alan Zelvin,
Founder and Lead Crypto Researcher.
The assessment follows YearBull’s internal research methodology and editorial standards.
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