Bitcoin’s price has surged since many investors first entered the market, presenting holders with a challenging dilemma: Should you sell now, or continue holding for future gains?
For some, selling may finally translate profits into real-world rewards. Others, however, face the anxiety of missing out on potential larger gains if Bitcoin (BTC) continues to rise.
This tension is reigniting interest in a concept that was both popular and contentious during the last bull market: crypto lending. Essentially, crypto lending allows individuals to unlock cash without having to sell their Bitcoin, thus retaining the asset they believe in.
This idea is not new, nor are the associated risks. Numerous major lending platforms collapsed during the previous downturn, erasing billions of dollars in customer funds and leaving lasting impacts on the industry.
However, in 2025, interest in the topic is rekindling. New companies, innovative strategies, and evolving regulations are transforming the landscape. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are gaining traction, centralized platforms are enhancing safety measures, and institutional interest is quietly building in the backdrop.
Yet, the fundamental question persists: Is it genuinely safer this time, or are investors stepping into the same pitfalls once again?
Cointelegraph’s latest video explores the resurgence of crypto lending: the driving forces behind it, changes since the 2022 collapse, and essential considerations before adopting this strategy for yourself.
Watch the full video now on the Cointelegraph YouTube channel!
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