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Coinbase’s Bitcoin-Backed Loans Top $1 Billion as Exchange Prepares Fivefold Cap Increase

The on-chain service lets U.S. customers tap USDC loans against bitcoin via Morpho on Base.

Overview

  • Dune Analytics tracks roughly $1.003 billion in originations with about $1.449 billion in bitcoin collateral locked.
  • Coinbase says it will lift the per-borrower limit from $1 million to $5 million in the coming weeks to accommodate larger clients.
  • The average loan size stands near $54,000 since the program’s launch in January 2025.
  • The product offers USDC loans secured by BTC using Morpho’s open-source protocol on the Base blockchain, with New York customers excluded.
  • CEO Brian Armstrong hailed the milestone and set a $100 billion originations goal, while observers caution that sharp BTC moves could trigger liquidations.