Borrow Against Bitcoin: LTV, Liquidations, Custody Design, and 2026 Rates

Borrowing against BTC can unlock cash or stablecoins without selling. Understand LTV, liquidation mechanics, custody models, current rates, and who’s lending in 2026.

JPMorgan Tags Bitcoin With 10% Long-Run CAGR—But Keeps It Out of Core Models

JPMorgan forecasts Bitcoin’s 10% long-run CAGR with 55% volatility, topping stocks and gold—yet excludes BTC from its main portfolio models. Here’s why that caveat matters.

Zcash snaps back 8.5% as Bitcoin retakes $83K; ETFs see $526.7M while macro headwinds linger

Zcash jumps 8.5% to $1,215.85 as Bitcoin reclaims $83,195. Crypto ETFs log $526.7M in net inflows. Macro: 10-year above 5%, Brent near $110, sentiment neutral at 51.

Bitcoin Near $83K: Why the $80.4K–$80.7K Band Matters More Than the Headline Price

Bitcoin hovers under $83K with RSI at 53.34 and EMAs bullish. Watch $80,433–$80,703 support, $87,371 resistance, oil near $110, 5% yields, and the Fed’s Oct 27–28 meeting.

BlackRock’s IBIT Absorbs $665M as Bitcoin ETFs Log Strongest Session Since September

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $526.7M of net inflows, the best since Sept. 22, with BlackRock’s IBIT adding $665.2M while rivals saw outflows. What issuer dominance says in a 5% yield world.

Switzerland Clears First Retail Bitcoin ETF, Prioritizing Custody Discipline Over Diversification

FINMA approves Switzerland’s first retail ETF holding Bitcoin directly, waives diversification rules, and imposes strict custody and point‑of‑sale safeguards. Issuer unnamed.

BlackRock Pitches PBIT, a Buffer Bitcoin ETF, as IBIT Hauls In $665M While Rivals See Redemptions

BlackRock files for PBIT, a “buffer” Bitcoin ETF using options on IBIT to soften drawdowns and cap upside, as IBIT leads with $665.2M net inflows amid sector-wide outflows.

Mt. Gox Delays Payouts to Oct. 31, 2027 as 34,388 BTC Remains Idle

Tokyo court greenlights another Mt. Gox extension to 2027. Many creditors still haven’t cleared procedures; estate holds 34,388 BTC (~$2.8B). Market impact appears contained.

Strive Accelerates Bitcoin Treasury With $335M Buy, Fuels It With $369M Warrant Cash and a 15% SATS Preferred

Strive added 4,045 BTC using $369.2M from warrant exercises, lifting holdings to 36,818 BTC, and priced a $630M 15% SATS preferred amid MSCI index scrutiny.

Bitcoin Clings to Support as 5% Yields and $108 Oil Reprice Risk

Bitcoin hovers near $82K as 10-year yields top 5% and Brent hits $108. ETFs see $910M outflows, AI stocks sell off, and volatility compresses while key BTC levels get tested.