RootstockLabs has announced the launch of Rootstock Institutional, a new initiative designed to enhance institutional access to Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi). The plan will roll out in two phases, initially integrating DeFi partners such as LayerBank and Midas to provide on-chain liquidity. The subsequent phase will introduce regulated vault strategies offering yields denominated in Bitcoin and USD. The initiative aims to develop six new strategies by 2026, including real-world assets and structured products, to cater to the growing institutional demand for compliant, yield-generating Bitcoin investments. This move marks a significant step in bridging traditional finance with the burgeoning DeFi sector.