According to @AltcoinDaily, Coinbase Borrow lets users borrow USDC against Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) without selling, with loan origination in seconds, no additional credit checks, and anytime repayment to unlock instant liquidity for trading, source: Altcoin Daily on X (Nov 21, 2025). According to @AltcoinDaily, the video compares Coinbase Borrow with Ledn and Figure for crypto-backed loans, outlining multiple options to access USDC via BTC and ETH collateral, source: Altcoin Daily on X (Nov 21, 2025). As described by @AltcoinDaily, this setup provides liquidity without exiting spot positions, which is trading-relevant for market participants seeking quick capital, source: Altcoin Daily on X (Nov 21, 2025).

According to @MilkRoadDaily, @adamreeds from Ledn explains how to monetize Bitcoin without selling it, using innovative strategies that leverage Bitcoin's potential as a risk-off asset. This approach is particularly attractive amid discussions about Bitcoin's decoupling from traditional risk-on assets, positioning it more closely to digital gold.