FluidTokens has announced that the first BTC-ADA bridge is in its final development phase, marking a significant milestone for Cardano's DeFi ecosystem. The bridge, developed in collaboration with BIFROST, is finalizing its GitHub documentation, indicating readiness for public release. This bridge will enable cross-chain liquidity between Bitcoin and Cardano, allowing Bitcoin to interact with Cardano's smart contract infrastructure. The BTC-ADA bridge aims to integrate Bitcoin's liquidity into Cardano, facilitating BTC-backed DeFi applications. This development aligns with Cardano's strategy to position itself as a leader in Bitcoin DeFi, offering new financial use cases for Bitcoin while maintaining its role as a foundational asset. The bridge will allow BTC to be used in lending and liquidity provision on Cardano, enhancing economic utility for Bitcoin holders. Cardano's efforts to lead in Bitcoin DeFi are supported by initiatives like the launch of Cardinal, its first Bitcoin DeFi protocol, and partnerships with entities like EMURGO and BitcoinOS. These moves are part of a broader strategy to expand Bitcoin's functionality within Cardano's ecosystem, potentially surpassing Ethereum's market cap in the DeFi space.