Institutions can now borrow money using large pancakes (BTC) without having to sell.
Circle launched a new service today: institutions can use Bitcoin as collateral to borrow $USDC . The process isn’t complicated—first convert BTC into its own cirBTC (1:1 wrapped), then stake it as collateral. The loan goes through lending protocols like Morpho, and afterward it will be connected to Aave. Custody is handled by Circle National Trust, and the chain used is its own $ARC plus Ethereum.
My first reaction: this is basically opening another door for institutions that don’t want to sell their coins. Previously, if they needed cash, they had to sell; now they can pledge the coins and borrow instead. Pair that with today’s BTC price crossing 85,000 and everyone scrambling to buy—it’s a pretty delicate timing. #Circle推出机构比特币抵押借贷