Bitcoin’s value has surged since numerous investors entered the market, presenting holders with a challenging dilemma: Should they sell now, or continue holding for the future?
For some, selling might mean finally realizing profits and converting digital wealth into tangible rewards. However, for others, it invokes the anxiety of missing out on even greater profits if Bitcoin (BTC) continues to rise.
This tension is rekindling interest in an idea that was both popular and contentious during the last bull market: crypto lending. Essentially, crypto lending allows individuals to access cash without selling their Bitcoin, enabling them to retain the asset they trust in.
The concept is not novel, nor are the associated risks. Several prominent lending platforms failed during the previous downturn, erasing billions of dollars in customer assets and leaving enduring impacts on the industry.
However, in 2025, the topic is gaining traction once more. New enterprises, innovative methods, and adapting regulations are transforming the landscape. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols are becoming more prevalent, centralized platforms are promising enhanced security measures, and institutional interest is quietly rising in the background.
Still, the fundamental question persists: Is this time genuinely safer, or are investors stepping into the same pitfalls as before?
Cointelegraph’s latest video delves deeper into the resurgence of crypto lending: what is fueling it, what has changed since the downturn in 2022, and what you should know before pursuing this strategy for yourself.
Watch the full video now on the Cointelegraph YouTube channel!
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