KuCoin Lists Echo (ECHO), Enabling Bitcoin Staking and Cross-Chain Trading

Global crypto exchange KuCoin will launch spot trading for Echo (ECHO) on July 2, 2025. This listing offers users access to a token designed for Bitcoin staking, restaking, and cross-chain interoperability.

Echo, a multifunctional BTCFi protocol, aims to bridge Bitcoin liquidity with the Move smart contract ecosystem while supporting native BTC Layer 2 solutions.

According to the , the listing will follow a structured rollout. The ECHO/USDT pair will be available for trading on July 2, 2025, with deposits already open via the Aptos (APT) network.

Meanwhile, the listing will be preceded by a call auction period from 11:00 to 12:00 UTC on the same July 2. Withdrawals will be enabled the following day, on July 3 at 10:00 UTC. Additionally, KuCoin encourages users to get updated about ECHO’s price via this .

To enhance user experience at launch, KuCoin will also offer support for multiple trading bots for the ECHO/USDT pair. These include Spot Grid, Infinity Grid, DCA, Smart Rebalance, Spot Martingale, AI Grid Plus, and AI Spot Trend.

These tools enable traders to automate entries and exits based on market conditions, catering to both beginners and experienced users.

Echo operates as a multifunctional protocol within the growing BTCFi sector. It allows Bitcoin holders to stake and re-stake their assets within the Move ecosystem. Through restaking, users can compound rewards or redirect capital toward additional DeFi opportunities.

The protocol’s infrastructure also enables seamless cross-chain asset transfers, helping users move Bitcoin-derived assets between networks without friction. Echo supports native Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions, such as Babylon, allowing it to interact directly with Bitcoin’s base layer while integrating smart contract capabilities.

Notably, KuCoin’s decision to list Echo aligns with its broader strategy to expand access to innovative Blockchain projects. Among KuCoin’s recent listings are CESS, Skate, PRO, Edgen, DEFAI, and Shardeum.