How to Use Bitcoin Without Selling | Crypto Lending Explained

Bitcoin has skyrocketed since you first invested — but should you cash out, or explore another path? In this video, we break down Bitcoin lending in 2025: how it works, the difference between CeFi and DeFi, what went wrong in 2022, and whether things are truly safer today. With expert insights and key red flags to watch for, you’ll learn how to unlock liquidity without selling your BTC — and the risks you need to understand before diving in. This video is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. 0:00 Intro 1:16 How does Bitcoin lending work? 2:49 The benefits of Bitcoin lending 4:20 CeFi and DeFi lending: what is the difference? 5:15 The risks of Bitcoin lending 6:19 The state of crypto lending in 2025 8:37 What to check before using a crypto lending platform 10:09 Outro This video is sponsored by Portal to Bitcoin: https://portaltobitcoin.com/ Follow COINTELEGRAPH: Website: https://cointelegraph.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/cointelegraph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cointelegraph Twitter: https://twitter.com/cointelegraph Mobile app: https://linktr.ee/cointelegraph_mobile Cointelegraph covers everything Bitcoin, bringing you the latest news, prices, breakthroughs, and analysis, with emphasis on expert opinion and commentary from the digital currency community.