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SideSwap Reports About 600 Redemptions After Reopening L-BTC Swaps
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 21/10/2026, 09:09:53 UTC
Briefing created: 21/10/2026, 09:47:37 UTC
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Briefings
SideSwap reported approximately 600 Bitcoin redemptions following the reopening of L-BTC swap services. The provider is currently paying users directly from its own Bitcoin wallet, while Liquid federation reserves remain covering roughly 85.8% of outstanding L-BTC positions. This event occurred after the swap service was previously closed, and the provider is actively managing liquidity gaps. The specific date of the redemptions is not explicitly stated in the provided evidence, though the article was published on October 21, 2026.
Key points
- SideSwap reported approximately 600 Bitcoin redemptions after reopening L-BTC swap services.
- The provider is paying users directly from its own Bitcoin wallet while Liquid federation reserves cover about 85.8% of outstanding L-BTC positions.
Context
SideSwap is a Bitcoin-based liquidity provider that manages L-BTC swaps. The L-BTC protocol allows users to swap Bitcoin for a liquidation of their L-BTC holdings. The provider is currently managing a liquidity gap where it pays users directly while other reserves cover the majority of outstanding positions.
Limitations
The provided evidence does not specify the exact date of the 600 Bitcoin redemptions, only the publication date of the article. It does not detail the total value of the redemptions or the specific amount of Bitcoin paid by SideSwap. The evidence is limited to the provider's current payment method and the percentage of reserves covered by Liquid federation.
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