Strike has launched Bitcoin-backed loans that it says remove margin calls and forced liquidations. The tradeoff, according to CEO Jack Mallers, is an interest rate that can reach 14.2% and a strict requirement to make payments on time.
Strike has launched Bitcoin-backed loans that it says remove margin calls and forced liquidations. The tradeoff, according to CEO Jack Mallers, is an interest rate that can reach 14.2% and a strict requirement to make payments on time.
Strike has launched Bitcoin-backed loans that are described as “volatility-proof,” offering borrowers a way to access credit against Bitcoin without facing margin calls or forced liquidations, according to Cointelegraph. The product arrives during a bear market, when sharp price swings can make collateralized crypto lending especially risky for borrowers.
Strike has launched Bitcoin-backed loans that are described as “volatility-proof,” offering borrowers a way to access credit against Bitcoin without facing margin calls or forced liquidations, according to Cointelegraph. The product arrives during a bear market, when sharp price swings can make collateralized crypto lending especially risky for borrowers.
The development matters because margin calls and forced liquidations have been two of the most painful features of crypto-backed lending during volatile periods. By removing those mechanisms, Strike is positioning the product around predictability for Bitcoin holders who want liquidity without selling their assets.
That protection comes with a clear cost. Strike CEO Jack Mallers said the price of eliminating margin calls and forced liquidations is an interest rate as high as 14.2%, along with an obligation for borrowers to pay on time.
The structure highlights a central tradeoff in Bitcoin lending: reducing exposure to sudden liquidation risk does not remove borrowing risk entirely. Instead, the burden shifts toward higher financing costs and timely repayment obligations.
For users, the offer may be appealing if they prioritize keeping their Bitcoin position intact during market stress. But the source makes clear that the product is not cost-free, and borrowers still need to weigh the interest rate and repayment requirements before taking on debt.
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