Why High-Net-Worth Individuals Are Using Bitcoin as Collateral for Debt
The Xapo Digital Wealth Report for Q1 2026 points to a notable change in how wealthy holders treat their bitcoin. The trend is shifting from active trading to long-term holding and capital preservation. Xapo members drew 8.9% more bitcoin-backed loans in Q1 2026, preferring to borrow against their holdings rather than sell during volatile periods. Institutional adoption of bitcoin collateral also climbed.
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