Loan Scenario

$2M Bitcoin Loan

Two million dollar Bitcoin-backed loan for institutional-scale needs. At this size, Unchained's 2% origination fee alone costs $40,000 before any interest accrues.

Loan Overview

Loan Amount

$2,000,000

Collateral

40.0 BTC

Monthly Interest

$16,667

12-Month Cost

$200,000

APR

10%

Origination

$0

Rehypothecation

0%

Quick Estimate

BTC: $100,000 Live Price
Loan Amount
$2,000,000
BTC Required
40.000 BTC
Monthly Interest
$16,667
10% APR · 50% LTV · Non-custodialFull Calculator →

Who borrows $2,000,000?

At $2,000,000, you are in institutional territory. Borrowers at this level include family offices, crypto funds restructuring positions, high-net-worth individuals funding acquisitions, and companies using Bitcoin treasury as collateral for operational capital.

The counterparty risk at $2,000,000 is existential, not theoretical. Celsius lost $4.7 billion in customer assets. BlockFi's bankruptcy erased hundreds of millions. Lygos eliminates this risk entirely — your 40.0 BTC stays on the Bitcoin blockchain in a DLC that neither Lygos nor any third party can access.

How Much You Save vs Competitors

CompetitorSavings with Lygos (12mo)
Lygos (12mo)$200,000
vs. Ledn$38,000–$48,000
vs. NexoMax $2M on Nexo
vs. Unchained$123,600

Your 40.0 BTC stays on-chain

Your Bitcoin collateral is locked in a Discreet Log Contract on the Bitcoin blockchain, not in a custodial wallet. All loan outcomes are cryptographically pre-signed before any collateral is committed. Neither Lygos nor any third party can access, move, or rehypothecate your BTC.

Your collateral buffer

50% Safe75% Margin call85% Liquidation

Bitcoin can drop ~33% before margin call. A further ~12% triggers DLC liquidation.

Frequently Asked Questions

A $2,000,000 Bitcoin-backed loan with Lygos costs $200,000 over 12 months at 10% APR with $0 origination fees. Monthly interest is $16,667. Collateral requirement is approximately 40.0 BTC at 50% LTV.

At Lygos's 50% LTV ratio, you need approximately 40.0 BTC in Bitcoin collateral for a $2,000,000 loan. Your BTC is locked in a Discreet Log Contract on the Bitcoin blockchain, never custodied and never rehypothecated.

Borrowing against Bitcoin is generally not a taxable event in the United States, unlike selling, which triggers capital gains tax. By pledging 40.0 BTC as collateral instead of selling, you access $2,000,000 in liquidity while maintaining your Bitcoin position and deferring any tax liability. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.

Lygos uses a 50% loan-to-value ratio, meaning your 40.0 BTC collateral provides a significant buffer. At 50% LTV, Bitcoin would need to drop roughly 33% before reaching the margin call zone around 75% LTV. If that happens, you'll receive a notification to either add collateral or make a partial repayment within 24 hours. If LTV reaches 85%, the DLC contract executes a transparent on-chain liquidation, not a discretionary decision by a custodian. This process is cryptographically pre-defined before you commit any collateral.

Lygos is a regulated lender and requires identity verification for all loans. However, unlike custodial platforms, your Bitcoin collateral never leaves the blockchain. KYC verifies your identity; DLCs protect your assets. The distinction matters: your personal information is with Lygos, but your Bitcoin is secured by cryptography, not trust.

Ready to borrow $2,000,000?

10% APR, $0 origination fees, and your BTC secured on the Bitcoin blockchain via DLC.

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