Bitcoin’s price has skyrocketed since many investors entered the market, posing a challenging question for holders: Should you sell now or continue holding for the future?
For some, selling means realizing profits and converting digital wealth to tangible rewards. For others, there’s a fear of missing out on even bigger gains should Bitcoin (BTC) rise further.
This uncertainty is rekindling interest in a topic that sparked both enthusiasm and debate in the last bull market: crypto lending. Essentially, crypto lending provides a means to access cash without selling your Bitcoin, allowing you to retain the asset you value.
While the idea is not novel, neither are the associated risks. Numerous prominent lending platforms failed during the last downturn, erasing billions in customer funds and leaving enduring marks on the industry.
Yet in 2025, the discussion is rekindling. New companies, innovative strategies, and changing regulations are transforming the landscape. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are gaining traction, centralized platforms are offering better protections, and institutional interest is subtly growing in the background.
Still, the pivotal question persists: Is it truly safer this time, or are investors stepping into familiar pitfalls yet again?
Cointelegraph’s latest video delves deeper into the resurgence of crypto lending: what’s fueling it, what’s different since the 2022 collapse, and what you should consider before adopting this approach yourself.
Watch the full video now on the Cointelegraph YouTube channel!
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