LQWD Technologies Corp. advances Bitcoin strategy with Lightning yield results as the next wave builds – BNN Bloomberg

Disseminated on Behalf of: LQWD Technologies Corp.

• In 2025, with the prospect of a more favourable regulatory environment, a growing number of companies are incorporating Bitcoin into their balance sheets as part of their treasury management strategies. MicroStrategy, now operating as Strategy, has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings and H.C. Wainwright anticipates that Bitcoin could reach $225,000 by the end of the year.
• LQWD Technologies Corp. holds approximately 252.5 Bitcoins, which serve as an operational asset for their Lightning Network infrastructure. The company has a corporate Bitcoin strategy and mandate to continue to purchase Bitcoin. Currently, LQWD’s Satoshis per share are ~864 (~665 fully diluted).
• LQWD operates a network of more than 20 nodes worldwide, with its primary node, LQWD-Canada, ranking among the top nodes globally. To date, the company has forwarded over 1,481 Bitcoin across nearly 1.7 million transactions. In August, LQWD reported Lightning Network yield results showing a 24% annualized return on 19.75 BTC deployed over a 24-day test period.

We’ve been very clear to the market, our strategy is to keep buying more Bitcoin. What’s starting to become evident is that we’re not just holding it, we’re putting it to work.

—  Shone Anstey, CEO of LQWD Technologies Corp.

Many analysts maintain a bullish outlook on Bitcoin projecting strong growth over the next 12 months. Firms like Bernstein cite current pricing as an attractive entry point for investors with forecasts calling for Bitcoin to hit the $200,000 mark by early 2026. In addition to a more favourable regulatory environment, Bernstein’s forecast is based on “Bitcoin establishing itself as a ‘digital gold’ asset class, driven by accelerating institutional and sovereign demand.”

Others like Anthony Scaramucci, head of the First Trust Skybridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy EFT forecasts Bitcoin will hit $180,000 to $200,000 in 2025. That would potentially elevate its market capitalization to $4 trillion US.

Like a veteran surfer, LQWD Technologies Corp. (TSXV: LQWD | OTCQX: LQWDF) is poised to ride the building Bitcoin wave. The Vancouver-based company holds approximately 252.5 Bitcoins, which serve as operational assets for its Lightning Network infrastructure.

“We made a mandate during the bear market that we will hold our Bitcoin and we will continue to as part of our operational growth,” says LQWD’s CEO, Shone Anstey.

“When you’re dealing with advanced tech, you have to have a good understanding of why things are happening now so you can see what’s coming next. That’s what we’ve done as a company­, we’ve stuck to our guns and stayed on target.”

Acquiring Bitcoin has enabled LQWD to build one of the top Lightning Network node infrastructures worldwide. The Lightning Network is a second-layer protocol built on Bitcoin that enables instant, low-cost transactions at scale, effectively transforming Bitcoin into a global payment rail capable of handling millions of transactions per second.

By deploying its Bitcoin into Lightning payment channels, LQWD earns routing fees in satoshis, creating yield on top of its core Bitcoin holdings. With the network expanding at a triple-digit growth rate, LQWD is positioned to benefit both from Bitcoin’s long-term appreciation and from the incremental yield generated through Lightning activity.

The company has built a global Lightning Network infrastructure of more than 20 nodes anchored by LQWD-Canada, which has forwarded over 1,481 Bitcoin across nearly 1.7 million transactions.

“The growth of the network is carrying us up. Our job is to stay upright and continue to build tools around it,” says Anstey.

“It’s a true open payment layer for the world and like the internet, anybody can hop on board and use it,” says Anstey. “There are no restrictions and that’s the key. There are no gateways, no Visas or Mastercards in the way. There’s no banks telling you what you can or can’t do.”

Solid financial footing yields high return for LWQD investors

LQWD’s financial strategy emphasizes a strong balance sheet and a tightly held share structure. The company has continued to accumulate Bitcoin without taking on debt, positioning itself with meaningful exposure to the asset.

This disciplined approach has resulted in LQWD holding the equivalent of ~864 satoshis per share, a number that will continue to grow as the company adds more Bitcoin to its treasury.

“We’ve been very clear to the market that our strategy is to keep buying more Bitcoin. What’s starting to become evident is that we’re not just holding it, we’re putting it to work,” says Anstey.

In its recent 24-day test, LQWD deployed 19.75 Bitcoin across its infrastructure and generated fees equivalent to an approximate 24% annualized yield. The results mark an important early step in showing how the company can potentially generate returns on its Bitcoin treasury.

LQWD has an experienced management team that invests in the company with confidence

Another strength on LQWD’s ledger is its seasoned management team, with deep experience in both technology and cryptocurrency markets. LQWD’s CEO, Shone Anstey, helped lay the foundations of the Internet in the 1990s and has spent nearly 13 years immersed in the Bitcoin space. Over that time, he has watched early misconceptions fade as Bitcoin steadily gained mainstream acceptance.

“In 2015, after one of my first presentations on Bitcoin mining, investors asked me how many ounces were in the ground, as if it were a gold project,” recalls Anstey. “Fast forward to today, and we’re seeing institutions hold Bitcoin on their balance sheets. The narrative has completely shifted, and belief in Bitcoin as a core asset is stronger than ever.”

That conviction is shared across the LQWD leadership team. Management has consistently participated in financings, building significant insider ownership that directly aligns their interests with shareholders.

“We have a tight management team, we own a lot of stock, and we’re committed to continually building,” says Anstey. “We’ve accumulated a strong Bitcoin position on our balance sheet, and we’ll keep adding to it as we grow.”

Expanding Bitcoin holdings to enhance shareholder value

LQWD remains committed to building its Bitcoin treasury as the foundation for expanding its Lightning Network infrastructure. Shone Anstey, CEO of LQWD, notes that regulation will play an important role as the sector matures.

“We’ve been audited every quarter for several years, and it shows we’re operating above board,” says Anstey. “As more regulation comes in, we expect more companies that meet those standards will join the space.”

Anstey also points out that Bitcoin markets are cyclical, with inevitable periods of volatility and consolidation. “We will go as Bitcoin goes in the markets. There will be swings, but those cycles are part of the opportunity. With our treasury growth and strong balance sheet, we’re in a solid position to capture long-term value,” he says.

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