Up to 2 Million Bitcoin Sit Idle Behind a 32% Tax Bill, Sypher Capital Finds

Bitcoin yield strategies have significantly compressed, with basis trades falling below Treasury rates since February 2026 and incentive-driven BTCfi TVL declining 74% from peak. The market is maturing with institutional products like BlackRock's BITA and Goldman Sachs' acquisition of NEOS Investments, shifting focus from highest rates to rates that fit individual holder profiles and tax situations.