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Loan with Bitcoin (BTC) collateral

Get instant liquidity using your Bitcoin as collateral, with an initial LTV of up to 50%, without selling your BTC.

Simulate how much you would receive and what collateral you need. The calculation is illustrative and depends on the market and your Space Center level.

Initial LTV

50%

Margin call from

75%

Liquidation

85%

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  • No CIRBE (usual operations)
  • No fixed term
  • −44% APR
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Receive liquidity in
  • USDC
  • EURC

What is a loan with Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral?

Bitcoin is the most liquid and recognized crypto collateral. Using BTC lets you access liquidity without giving up the store-of-value position it represents.

Many investors prefer Bitcoin-backed loans because it combines high market cap with broad acceptance as collateral.

If you don't have Bitcoin (BTC) yet, you can Buy Bitcoin (BTC) on Bit2Me.

LTV and liquidation with Bitcoin (BTC)

The initial LTV for Bitcoin is 50%. If your collateral value drops and LTV exceeds 75%, a margin call may be triggered. From 85% onward, collateral liquidation may occur.

Example: for a €5,000 loan at 50% LTV, you would need roughly €10000 worth of BTC as collateral at the current price of Bitcoin (BTC).

Illustrative example at 50% LTV and €5,000 loan: you would need roughly 0.12 BTC if price is around €85,000. Check the current price of Bitcoin (BTC) for the exact real-time calculation.

How to request a loan with Bitcoin

Simulate the amount you need, select BTC as collateral and choose the borrowable asset you want to receive (USDC or EURC).

Review APR, required collateral and apply from the Bit2Me app. You can repay whenever you want, with no mandatory fixed term.

After applying, monitor LTV in the app. If the market moves against you, add more BTC collateral or repay part of the loan to avoid a margin call.

When it makes sense to use Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral

Cover an emergency or property down payment without selling BTC during a cycle you consider undervalued.

Receive EURC or USDC to diversify without closing your Bitcoin position, keeping exposure to the sector store of value.

Fund a market opportunity (spot buy, rebalance) using BTC as collateral while waiting to recover fiat liquidity.

Related use cases: Crypto loan: liquidity without selling your portfolio, Crypto loan for the entry of your home, Crypto loan to rebalance your portfolio.

See also Bitcoin, View all collateral assets and Space Center.

Benefits of using Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral

Bitcoin offers superior market depth and liquidity versus many other assets, making it easier to calculate and maintain a stable LTV under normal market conditions.

Liquidation risks with Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin is less volatile than many altcoins but still faces drawdowns. In 20–30% corrections, LTV can approach margin call levels if you do not monitor the position.

Bitcoin vs Ethereum as collateral

BTC and ETH are the most used collaterals on Bit2Me Loan. Current initial LTV is 50% for Bitcoin and 50% for Ethereum — choose based on volatility and goals.

Bitcoin and Ethereum collateral comparison
AspectBitcoin (BTC)Ethereum (ETH)
Initial LTV50%50%
Market liquidityVery high — industry benchmarkVery high — second by market cap
Typical volatilityModerate; usually less than altcoinsModerate-high; more sensitive to DeFi cycles
Typical use profileStore of value and long-term HODLSmart-contract network and DeFi exposure

For maximum historical liquidity and collateral acceptance, Bitcoin is often the more conservative choice. Ethereum fits better if your portfolio is tied to the on-chain ecosystem.

View loan with Ethereum collateral

No CIRBE (usual operations)No fixed termUp to 44% off with Space Center
The full product

Want to see all benefits and conditions?

Here you see conditions for using Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral. On the Bit2Me Loan home you get the full product: benefits, features, simulator and risk transparency.

  • 9 benefits and 12 loan features
  • Simulator with indicative amount, collateral and APR
  • Risks explained: LTV, health factor and liquidation
  • Supported assets and use-case scenarios

What you can do with borrowed EURC (EURC) liquidity

Bit2Me Space Center

Pay up to 44% less interest as you level up

Space Center is our tier program: the more you use the platform, the higher your level and the bigger the automatic discount on your loan interest.

  • The discount applies automatically based on your current level
  • 8 levels: the higher the level, the lower your interest
  • The same level also improves conditions on Earn, Card and Brokerage
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Discount by level

Level 0
0%
Level 1
6%
Level 2
13%
Level 3
19%
Level 4
25%
Level 5
31%
Level 6
38%
Level 7
44%

Frequently asked questions

It depends on the requested amount and initial LTV (50%). Bit2Me Loan calculates the required BTC based on real-time market price.

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