Key Highlights
- BitGo has introduced Lightning Earn, allowing institutions to earn yield on Bitcoin by providing liquidity to the Lightning Network.
- The offering is powered by a partnership with Amboss Technologies and uses Amboss’s Rails platform.
- Participants can earn Bitcoin-denominated routing fees by supplying liquidity to payment channels and facilitating Lightning Network transactions.
BitGo Bank and Trust, an OCC-regulated digital asset trust bank and subsidiary of BitGo Holdings, Inc., today launched Lightning Earn, a new institutional product that allows corporate Bitcoin treasury companies and institutional investors to earn yield on their Bitcoin (BTC) by participating in the Lightning Network.
According to the official announcement, the offering is supported by a strategic integration with Amboss Technologies, a Lightning infrastructure provider. Through Amboss’s Rails product, BitGo clients can deploy their Bitcoin as liquidity on the Lightning Network, earning Bitcoin-denominated routing fees while supporting faster and cheaper Bitcoin transactions.
New offering generates yield while preserving custody
Lightning Earn allows institutions to put their Bitcoin holdings to work without relinquishing custody. The announcement stated that BitGo’s security infrastructure, operational controls, and governance framework provide safeguards designed for institutional participants.
The product is designed for corporate Bitcoin treasury companies and institutional investors seeking yield-generating opportunities. Participants can provide liquidity to payment channels and route transactions across the network, earning fees directly in BTC.
BitGo deploys part of its own corporate treasury
BitGo has also deployed a portion of its own corporate treasury into Amboss Rails. According to the company, this serves as both a vote of confidence and a practical example for clients.
Mike Belshe, CEO and co-founder of BitGo, commented on the development, “We believe Rails gives our clients a credible way to deploy their bitcoin without compromising on custody or governance. We’ve allocated a portion of our own treasury to Rails, and we are excited to bring this capability to the institutions we serve.”
Jesse Shrader, CEO of Amboss, added, “BitGo’s integration of rails sends a clear signal that Lightning is fit for institutions. With the capital brought by BitGo and their clients, Bitcoin can serve instant payments at enterprise scale while capturing the benefits of Lightning’s proliferation.”
BitGo reports growth alongside net losses in Q4 2025
Previously, BitGo Holdings released its first earnings as a public company, reporting strong growth alongside a return to net losses in March 2026.
The company reported full-year 2025 revenue of $16.2 billion, a 424% increase from $3.08 billion in 2024. Q4 revenue jumped 440% year-over-year to $6.2 billion, fueled by higher trading volumes, subscriptions, and its Stablecoin-as-a-Service business.
However, falling Bitcoin prices impacted its treasury, resulting in a full-year net loss of $14.8 million and a Q4 loss of $50 million. This compares with profits reported in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA remained positive at $12.1 million in Q4.
Growing corporate adoption of Bitcoin treasuries
The launch comes amid increasing corporate adoption of Bitcoin treasuries. A growing number of companies have accumulated BTC on their balance sheets and are exploring ways to generate returns while maintaining long-term conviction in the asset.
The product is now available to eligible BitGo clients. While this launch reflects growing institutional interest in Bitcoin yield opportunities, its long-term success will likely depend on factors such as network adoption, fee generation, regulatory developments, and overall market conditions.
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