The recent surge in Bitcoin's price has sparked renewed interest in the crypto lending sector, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
Bitcoin's funding rate has increased more than tenfold since June, indicating a growing demand for leverage as the cryptocurrency's value has doubled this year.
Despite past challenges and failures in the lending sector, recent data shows a revival with crypto lending activity nearly tripling in the first nine months of 2024 compared to the previous year.
DeFi platforms manage nearly $31 billion in loans, while centralized providers account for $5.8 billion, with lending levels still lower than in 2021.