Best platform for bitcoin backed loan?

I want to borrow (>100k) usd against my stack and want to know who folks are using for this at the moment. I don’t wanna use defi as wrapping my bitcoin would be a taxable event (plus risk of what happened with Aave last month). Based on my research to date I’m looking more closely at: 

  • Ledn - Seems strongest on track record and transparency
  • Strike - I like Jack Mallers
  • Nexo - Seems like best rate (but don't understand the loyaltly tiers)

The rate is obviously critical, but prepared to pay slightly more to mitigate risk of an FTX-type situation.

Other things I'm looking for:

  • Liquidation protection tools for price volatility
  • General platform ease-of-use / simplicity
  • No monthly repayments

Note: Based in Florida

Posted Jun 23, 2026, 10:26 AM UTC

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