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Beyond HODLing: How Bitcoin-Backed Loans Can Unlock New Financial Opportunities

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Bitcoin Magazine Beyond HODLing: How Bitcoin-Backed Loans Can Unlock New Financial Opportunities For long-term Bitcoin holders, accessing capital has traditionally presented a difficult choice: sell a portion of their holdings or leave that value untouched. Bitcoin-backed lending offers another option, allowing holders to borrow against their Bitcoin while maintaining exposure to the asset. In a recent video shared on X, SALT Lending highlighted how borrowers can use Bitcoin-backed loans for more than simply accessing cash, outlining several ways liquidity can support broader financial goals. Turning Bitcoin Holdings Into Financial Opportunity Rather than selling Bitcoin to fund a major purchase or investment, borrowers can pledge their holdings as collateral to access capital while preserving their long-term position. One potential use case is real estate.

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