Lantern vs Ledn
Ledn is a solid product. Lantern goes further on the things that bite when markets move.
Crypto-backed loans for the long haul.
Bitcoin-focused loans. Globally available, Cayman-incorporated.
Why borrowers choose Lantern over Ledn.
- 13 collateral assets vs BTC onlyLedn is a Bitcoin-only lender. Lantern supports BTC plus XRP, ETH, SOL, LTC, DOGE, and more.
- Collateral stays in insured cold storageLantern never lends, trades, or rehypothecates collateral, and BitGo custody is included without a premium.
- US-based and US-regulatedLedn is Cayman-incorporated. Lantern is a Delaware-incorporated US company with a US support team.
Interest rates
What you'll actually pay over the life of the loan.
Starting APR for a 12-month loan at 25% LTV. Actual rate depends on jurisdiction, term, and creditworthiness.
Loan-to-value
How much you can borrow, and how much cushion you have before a margin call.
A conservative LTV keeps you well clear of margin calls in normal volatility. Borrow up to half your collateral and keep the rest as runway.
Ledn matches the industry standard. Pay attention to the liquidation thresholds, not just the headline LTV.
Consistency matters. Lantern applies the same 65% margin call and 75% liquidation thresholds across all 13 supported assets, no variation by coin. Verify Ledn's per-asset thresholds carefully before borrowing.
Supported assets
The coins you can post as collateral.
Borrow against the coin you actually hold, without first swapping into 'qualified' collateral and paying the tax bill.
Ledn accepts BTC. If your portfolio is more diverse, you'll be swapping first.
Customer support
How, and how fast, you can reach a real person.
Grace period
Time you have to top up before a liquidation event.
Three full days to top up or pay down before any liquidation begins. Markets move; we don't think you should be punished for being away from your phone.
Ledn can begin liquidation immediately after a margin call; there is no contractual top-up window.
Liquidation penalty
What it costs you if the market moves against your position.
If we have to liquidate, we sell exactly the amount needed to bring your loan back to a safe LTV. No 2% fee. No 5% fee. No surprise line items.
Standard fees apply. Confirm the exact penalty with Ledn before borrowing.
Custody model
Who actually holds your collateral, and how.
Ledn holds collateral in segregated on-chain addresses.
Every metric, side by side
Your pick | Competitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting rate | From 8% APR | From 11.49% APR |
| Max LTV | Up to 50% | Up to 50% |
| Margin call threshold | 65% LTV | 70% LTV |
| Liquidation threshold | 75% LTV | 80% LTV |
| Supported assets | 13 | 1 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone & text, 1:1 Video | Email, Chat |
| 1:1 video support | Yes | No |
| Grace period | 72 hours | None |
| Liquidation penalty | None | 0.50% spread |
| Custody model | Insured cold storage | Institutional (undisclosed) |
| Insurance coverage | Up to $250M (BitGo Trust) | Not publicly disclosed |
| Minimum loan | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Headquartered | Las Vegas, NV | Grand Cayman |
| Regulatory status | US-incorporated, Las Vegas, NV | Cayman Islands-incorporated |
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