Sentiment around the crypto market has improved lately. And the biggest gainers from this are projects with actual utility. That means projects that are pulling their weight and not riding the noise and hype.
We’ve tracked a couple of these projects lately. One that has caught not just our eyes but that of crypto investors is Portal to Bitcoin. Like the name suggests, Portal to Bitcoin focuses on Bitcoin (not a Bitcoin subsidiary). Their mission is to bring the world’s financial markets onto Bitcoin. They plan to do this without sacrificing decentralization or security.
Portal to Bitcoin operates as a non-custodial cross-chain infrastructure. And one of its core focus areas is to enable trust-minimized atomic swaps between Bitcoin and other blockchains. This means it allows you to trade Bitcoin for another crypto directly, safely, and instantly. You do this without anyone in the middle holding your money.
Now, it uses its flagship BitScaler technology to power all these. Portal is reimagining how Bitcoin can interact with the wider crypto economy. Beyond being a digital gold, it sees Bitcoin as the beating heart of a decentralized financial system.
And lately, a lot has been happening. From the launch of its token to new partnerships and exchange listings. Portal to Bitcoin has been in the spotlight with milestone after milestone. The team is calling this moment “Day Zero.” This marks the beginning of what they believe will be a new era for Bitcoin in DeFi.
TGE officially announced… need we say more? 😜 https://t.co/MiFmNuEOcT
— Portal (@PortaltoBitcoin) August 30, 2025
The TGE and Exchange Listings
The headline news is the Token Generation Event (TGE) for $PTB, Portal to Bitcoin’s native token. It opened on September 3 at 13:00 UTC. Meanwhile, KuCoin is hosting a world premiere listing of PTB/USDT.
Interestingly, deposits are already live. Plus, Gate.io has confirmed trading at the same time. To round it out, Binance Alpha and Futures are also preparing to support PTB from September 3.
$PTB is now in post-only mode on Kraken
Enabling custody-free atomic swaps for Bitcoin assets with @portaltobitcoin
Deposits open: https://t.co/07YBFqKrm0
ℹ️ Trading starts September 3 at ~13 UTC pic.twitter.com/N2OSXbeuvf
— Kraken (@krakenfx) September 2, 2025
All of these are impressive for a project just entering the market. These listings signal strong institutional support. Plus, they give Portal a wide base of liquidity from day one. MEXC and Bitget have listings, too. The full list is right here.
Solana Integration and Atomic Swaps
Portal’s long-term value, however, lies in its technology. The project is actively working on Solana integration and custody-free swaps. The goal is to extend its cross-chain reach to one of the fastest-growing ecosystems in crypto.
With atomic swaps at its core, Portal lets you trade across blockchains. You trade without handing over control of assets to centralized exchanges. This is the kind of functionality that DeFi users have been asking for. And Portal is one of the few projects delivering it directly on Bitcoin.
Fueling Growth With $50M Ecosystem Fund
Backing these technical ambitions is a newly launched $50 million ecosystem fund. The key name behind this fund is Paloma Investments. Portal has already raised $92 million from early backers. Now, the fund is aimed at scaling BitScaler technology. It would also support ecosystem partners and drive adoption of $PTB.
Thank you Paloma Investments for the $50M ecosystem fund commitment and to all our early backers who entrusted us with $92M.
With BitScaler, we’re bringing Every Significant Global Financial Market onto Bitcoin with ZERO custodial risk.
We thank all the previous investors who… pic.twitter.com/44z4fsItQC
— Portal (@PortaltoBitcoin) August 29, 2025
The allocation shows where the priorities lie. About 60% is dedicated to advancing BitScaler through institutional partnerships. Another 25% goes toward ecosystem growth and community incentives.
Finally, 10% goes to marketing and user education, and 5% to operations and compliance. It’s a roadmap that balances innovation with sustainability.
Partnerships and Community Building
Portal isn’t just relying on tech and funding. It’s also forging partnerships to bring its vision to life. A recent collaboration with League of Traders, Korea’s leading trading community, highlights this approach.
Together, they’re rolling out features like the trader map on Portal DEX. These are tools designed to give traders more utility and visibility in the ecosystem.
Gate Initial Listing: $PTB @PortaltoBitcoin
🔹 Trading Pair: $PTB / $USDT
🔹 Trading Starts: 13:00, September 3rd (UTC)Trade: https://t.co/j4zZqQNFak
Details: https://t.co/CrMrjmQvEJ pic.twitter.com/tm6SSfJJTi
— Gate (@Gate) September 2, 2025
Looking Forward
With its TGE live, listings secured across top exchanges, and integrations with networks like Solana in the pipeline, Portal to Bitcoin is no longer just an ambitious idea.
It’s an active player in the push to make Bitcoin a central pillar of DeFi. By combining a non-custodial infrastructure with institutional backing and community-driven growth, Portal is positioning itself to unlock a broader, custody-free crypto economy.
Disclaimer
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