TechFlow reports, January 20 — According to official announcements, BTCFi protocol Echo Protocol has unveiled Echo BTC Option, aiming to enable users to generate yield from idle BTC holdings.
As the first BTC option built on Aptos, Echo BTC Option employs a covered call strategy to deliver real returns. Users can connect their wallets, select a term (14 or 28 days) and a strike price, then deposit aBTC within 24 hours to begin earning yield.
Once aBTC is deposited into aBTC Yield, Echo sells call options on behalf of the user's account. Option buyers pay premiums, and upon expiration:
If market price < strike price, users retain 100% of aBTC + premium;
If market price > strike price, users sell aBTC at the strike price, receiving its USD value plus the premium.
Echo BTC Option is scheduled to officially launch on January 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM UTC (10:00 AM Beijing time). Users start earning immediately after depositing, with automatic settlement at maturity—all operations are fully on-chain with no custody required.
