Hypersurface has announced its acquisition of Acre, a provider of Bitcoin-native vault infrastructure, marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency landscape. This partnership aims to combine Acre’s Bitcoin deposit and allocation technology with Hypersurface’s advanced on-chain execution engine, resulting in the launch of the Hypersurface Bitcoin Premium Income vault (HSBPI). This initiative is touted as the first on-chain managed Bitcoin strategy focused on trading volatility.
HSBPI will leverage Acre’s infrastructure to facilitate seamless Bitcoin deposits and conversions, integrated with Hypersurface’s volatility execution engine operating on HyperEVM. The new product allows Bitcoin holders to deposit BTC directly and engage in a professionally managed volatility strategy, which generates income through options-based trading—all while remaining fully on-chain.
The introduction of HSBPI comes at a time when there is an increasing interest in Bitcoin premium income products within traditional finance. HSBPI is positioned as a unique offering compared to existing products like Yieldmax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) and BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), as it allows users to deposit Bitcoin directly without needing to convert it into traditional financial products.
Management of HSBPI will be handled by Monarq Asset Management, a quantitative digital asset investment firm. The strategy execution will be facilitated through the Hypersurface protocol, aiming to maximize the potential of Bitcoin-native yield and vault products.
Laura Wallendal, CEO and Founder of Acre, expressed her enthusiasm about the acquisition, stating it represents a significant step toward providing Bitcoin holders with a robust avenue for their assets. She noted that integrating Acre’s infrastructure with Hypersurface’s execution capabilities could further their shared vision for Bitcoin volatility strategies.
Monica Quaintance, Co-founder and CEO of Hypersurface, echoed similar sentiments, highlighting that the acquisition aligns with their long-term strategy to enhance access to on-chain volatility trading. By merging their technologies and teams, they hope to accelerate innovation in Bitcoin income strategies.
The transition period will allow existing Acre depositors to migrate their holdings into the new HSBPI vault while still retaining custody of their Bitcoin. Comprehensive instructions, timelines, and user updates will be provided ahead of the migration process.
Currently, the acquisition awaits the finalization of documentation and operational readiness. Further announcements regarding product launch timing, migration procedures, and platform integration will be forthcoming.
Acre provides a user-friendly, self-custodial method for Bitcoin holders to utilize their assets through on-chain yield strategies. Meanwhile, Monarq Asset Management is known for its systematic approach to digital asset investment, covering various strategies across both centralized and on-chain environments.
Hypersurface serves as the on-chain execution layer for volatility strategies, offering tools for holders and on-chain vaults to access options liquidity directly on the HyperEVM network.
As with any investment, potential participants are reminded of the inherent risks associated with digital assets, including market volatility and the potential loss of capital. They are encouraged to conduct thorough research and seek professional guidance before making investment decisions.
