Bitcoin’s price has surged since many investors initially entered the market, presenting holders with a challenging question: Should you sell now or continue holding for the future?
For some, selling could represent the opportunity to finally realize profits and convert digital wealth into tangible rewards. Conversely, others fear missing out on even larger gains if Bitcoin (BTC) continues to rise.
This tension is reigniting interest in an idea that gained both popularity and controversy during the last bull market: crypto lending. Essentially, crypto lending provides a means to access cash without liquidating your Bitcoin, allowing you to retain the asset you value.
The idea isn’t new, nor are the associated risks. Several prominent lending platforms failed during the last downturn, erasing billions of dollars in customer assets and leaving enduring impacts on the sector.
However, in 2025, this topic is resurging. New companies, innovative strategies, and evolving regulations are transforming the landscape. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are gaining traction, centralized platforms are introducing enhanced protections, and institutional interest is subtly increasing in the background.
Yet, the fundamental question persists: Is it genuinely safer this time, or are investors stepping into the same pitfalls once more?
Cointelegraph’s latest video provides an in-depth examination of the resurgence of crypto lending: what’s fueling it, what has shifted since the 2022 crash, and what you should understand before pursuing this strategy for yourself.
Watch the full video now on the Cointelegraph YouTube channel!
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