Ledn

Ledn predicts the bitcoin-backed lending market could reach $1 trillion as securitization draws institutional capital. The company claims a 30% share of the global consumer bitcoin-backed lending market, with $1.4 billion in loans originated in 2025.

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A report by Ledn predicts the consumer Bitcoin-backed loan market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade, despite current barriers to adoption. The research found that 88% of crypto holders are open to borrowing against their digital assets, but only 14% currently do. The market is expected to expand significantly in the next ten years.

Institutional lenders discussed crypto lending at Consensus 2026, seeking standardized structures and transparent custody, while a Bridge executive criticized Tether and Circle's dominance in stablecoins. The conference highlighted the tension between traditional finance and decentralized finance. Institutional borrowers now prefer crypto lending to resemble traditional finance.

Aven, a Silicon Valley fintech, is launching a Bitcoin-backed credit card with interest rates ranging from 7.99% to 11.99%, offering credit lines up to $1 million over 10 years. The card requires overcollateralization with Bitcoin, and rates vary based on the collateral percentage pledged. Competitors like Ledn, Salt Lending, and Arch also offer similar crypto-backed loans with varying terms.