A massive $1 trillion hidden market is waiting to be unlocked in bitcoin, says new report
A new report by Ledn predicts that the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within the next decade. The research indicates that while a significant majority of cryptocurrency holders are open to borrowing against their assets, actual adoption remains low due to concerns about volatility and regulatory issues. The report highlights the need for improved trust infrastructure in the sector to facilitate wider adoption of crypto-backed loans.
- ▪Ledn estimates the current bitcoin-backed consumer lending market at approximately $3 billion.
- ▪A survey found that 88% of crypto holders would consider borrowing against their assets, but only 14% currently do.
- ▪The main barriers to adoption include concerns over volatility, liquidation risk, and regulatory uncertainty.
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- ▪ Ledn Sees $1 Trillion Market for Bitcoin-Backed Loans — Yahoo Finance
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FinanceShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailA massive $1 trillion hidden market is waiting to be unlocked in bitcoin, says new reportLedn forecasts the bitcoin-backed lending market could grow to $1 trillion within a decade as new research highlights strong borrower demand.By Jamie Crawley, AI Boost|Edited by Stephen Alpher May 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m. 2 min readMake preferred on (Christian Dubovan/Unsplash)What to know: Ledn forecasts the consumer bitcoin-backed lending market could grow from roughly $3 billion today to as much as $1 trillion within 10 years. A new survey found 88% of crypto holders would consider borrowing against their assets, while only 14% currently do.
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