In accordance with Bijié Wǎng, Tether has made a strategic investment in Bitcoin-backed lending platform Ledn to expand access to credit for individuals and businesses without requiring the sale of digital assets. Ledn operates a custodial, risk management, and liquidation system to ensure client assets remain secure throughout the loan lifecycle. Since its inception, the company has issued over $280 million in Bitcoin-secured loans, with more than $1 billion issued year-to-date in 2025. In Q3 alone, Ledn issued a record $392 million in loans, nearly matching its 2024 annual total. The companies stated that allowing borrowers to use Bitcoin as collateral instead of selling it is opening new pathways for wealth preservation, financial resilience, and broader use cases. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized the approach enhances self-custody and financial resilience while creating real-world use cases, but did not disclose the investment size or further details. The investment comes as the crypto-backed lending market is expected to expand significantly, with industry size projected to grow from around $7.8 billion in 2024 to over $60 billion by 2033.
Tether Invests in Ledn to Expand Bitcoin-Backed Lending Market
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