Insights & Guides
Build your knowledge on Bitcoin-backed lending with these guides.
Crypto Lending Explained: How Platforms Earn, What Borrowers Risk, and What to Check
How crypto lending actually works, the four ways platforms make money, the five risks borrowers carry, and the checks to run before you deposit any collateral.
Liquidity Without Exit: The Bitcoin Holder's Guide to Accessing Cash Without Selling
Why selling Bitcoin to access cash is structurally expensive, how a Bitcoin-backed loan avoids triggering a taxable event, and what separates sound non-custodial architecture from the platforms that failed their depositors.
Bitcoin-Backed Loans vs Selling: Tax Implications Explained
Understand the critical tax differences between selling your Bitcoin and borrowing against it. Learn how Bitcoin-backed loans can help you access liquidity while potentially deferring capital gains taxes.
What is Native Bitcoin Lending? MPC vs Wrapped BTC Explained
Learn the fundamental differences between native Bitcoin lending using MPC technology and wrapped BTC approaches. Understand why native Bitcoin matters for security, transparency, and true ownership.
How to Avoid Liquidation on Your Bitcoin Loan: Complete Risk Management Guide
A comprehensive guide to understanding and preventing liquidation on your Bitcoin-backed loan. Learn about LTV ratios, margin calls, collateral management strategies, and how to protect your position during market volatility.