What is a crypto loan and how does it work?
A crypto loan lets you borrow cash without selling your Bitcoin or ETH. Learn how crypto loans work, their risks, rates, and benefits in our guide.
A crypto-backed loan lets you borrow cash while keeping your Bitcoin or Ethereum. You post your crypto as collateral, we hold it in segregated custody, and you receive funds in CAD or USDC (Canada) or USDC (U.S.). When you repay, you get your crypto back.
Currently, APX supports Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as collateral.
You can borrow up to 60% of your collateral’s value (LTV).
Yes. You can pay down part of your loan anytime, which lowers your interest and LTV. You can also redraw later against your remaining collateral.
Your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio updates in real time. If it reaches 90%, we will liquidate your collateral. You’ll receive automated alerts before this happens.
All collateral sits in dedicated BitGo Trust wallets, insured for up to $250M, never re-lent or pooled. You can view your wallet address on-chain in real time.
APX is the only crypto lender approved by the CSA, and we’re also registered with FINTRAC (Canada) and FinCEN (U.S.). We hold a SOC 2 attestation and run annual penetration tests to ensure systems remain secure.
No. Your crypto is your collateral. We do not run credit checks.
Yes. We support both individuals and businesses. Companies use APX for working capital, treasury management, or to access liquidity without selling crypto. Minimums and terms are the same as for personal loans.
In most cases, borrowing against your crypto is not a taxable event, because you aren’t selling your assets. That said, we always recommend consulting a tax advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
We don’t charge origination, admin, or hidden fees. The only cost is your loan interest.
The loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is the percentage of your crypto’s value you can borrow as cash. At APX Lending, you can borrow 20%–60% of your Bitcoin or Ethereum’s current market value. If your LTV ever rises above 90% because the market drops, your position may be liquidated to protect against loss.