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What Is Crypto Borrowing, and How Can It Be Used?
Crypto borrowing allows users to take out loans using their cryptocurrency as collateral:
How It Works – A borrower locks up their crypto in a lending protocol and receives a loan in stablecoins or other assets.
Why Borrow Crypto?
Avoid selling assets – Borrow against holdings without triggering taxable events.
Leverage trading – Use borrowed funds for margin trading or yield farming.
Liquidity needs – Get cash while keeping long-term crypto investments.
Interest Rates – Vary based on supply and demand, with flexible or fixed terms.
Risk of Liquidation – If collateral value drops below a set loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, assets can be liquidated.
Popular Borrowing Platforms – Aave, Compound, MakerDAO (for DAI loans).
Crypto borrowing is a powerful tool, but users must manage liquidation risks and interest costs carefully.
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