Bitcoin Loans on Ethereum

Borrow against Bitcoin on Ethereum mainnet. Access the deepest DeFi liquidity with AAVE and Morpho. Best for large loans requiring maximum liquidity.

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Ethereum is the original smart contract platform and home to the largest DeFi ecosystem.

Network Stats

Avg Gas Fee

$5-50

Block Time

12 seconds

Total TVL

$50B+

Available Protocols on Ethereum

Ethereum mainnet remains the home of DeFi with the deepest liquidity pools. For large Bitcoin-backed loans requiring maximum liquidity and the most battle-tested protocols, Ethereum is the choice. Higher gas fees are offset by superior liquidity for substantial positions.

Why Borrow on Ethereum?

Ethereum has the longest track record in DeFi and the deepest liquidity pools. For loans over $100,000, Ethereum often provides better execution and more reliable liquidation protection.

  • Deepest DeFi liquidity globally
  • Most battle-tested smart contracts
  • Highest protocol TVL
  • Maximum security and decentralization

Available Protocols on Ethereum

All major lending protocols originated on Ethereum. AAVE V3, Morpho Blue, and others have their deepest liquidity here.

  • AAVE V3 - flagship deployment with $10B+ TVL
  • Morpho Blue - institutional-grade lending
  • Compound - pioneering DeFi lending protocol

Bitcoin on Ethereum

Bitcoin is represented on Ethereum through WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin). WBTC is a 1:1 backed token with the deepest liquidity and widest DeFi integration of any Bitcoin representation.

When to Choose Ethereum

Choose Ethereum mainnet for large loans where liquidity depth matters more than gas costs, or when you need access to protocols not yet deployed on L2s.

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