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kheAI | Mind Sovereign = Knowledge + Health + Equity 1mo ago 💬 2

The 2x BTC Leverage via #BitcoinBackedLoan – Thought Experiment

- Starting Collateral: 0.3 BTC

- Strategy: Use recursive 50% Loan-to-Value (LTV) borrowing to double BTC exposure.

- Goal: Maximize BTC holdings without selling, using borrowed fiat to buy more BTC, looped back as collateral.

The Math Behind the 2x

At 50% LTV, each loop lets you buy half as much BTC as the previous one:

- 0.3000 BTC (initial)

- +0.1500 BTC (1st borrow)

- +0.0750 BTC

- +0.0375 BTC

… etc.

This geometric series converges to 0.6 BTC — exactly 2x leverage (from 0.3 to 0.6 BTC exposure).

But Fees Change the Risk Profile

Assume:

- 2% Capital Charge (one-time, added to loan principal)

- 5% Interest (APR, compounding daily)

- Liquidation threshold: 85% LTV

If you borrow 0.3 BTC worth in fiat, a 2% fee adds 0.006 BTC worth to your debt — so total loan = 0.306 BTC.

Now your true LTV = 0.306 / 0.6 = 51%, not 50%.

You’ve lost 2.85% of your liquidation buffer before interest accrues.

Interest will further erode your buffer unless BTC price rises or you repay.

So. Yes, 2x #bitcoin leverage via recursive loans is mathematically sound. But fees and compounding interest push you closer to liquidation risk.

Only use this strategy with:

- Tight monitoring

- Low interest & fee platforms

- Strong belief in BTC price appreciation

- A plan to de-leverage if markets dip

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kheAI | Mind Sovereign = Knowledge + Health + Equity 1mo ago

#BitcoinBackedLoan: How to "Borrow Time" and Keep Your Core Asset

The purpose of borrowing isn't to magnify returns, but to "prolong life".

👉 You're borrowing time so your core assets can continue to grow, preventing a forced sale when you need cash.

Your #BTC is your "core asset."

You believe in its long-term growth. But when you need fiat cash (for a down payment, business, or taxes), you face two choices:

- Sell BTC: Lock in gains, forfeit future upside, and trigger a capital gains tax event.

- Collateralize BTC: Get fiat liquidity while retaining your BTC position.

Choosing Option 2 is how you "borrow time."

We can use an interest-only loan model for wealth management, explicitly for "living expenses, not for reinvestment/speculation":

- Interest-Only Focus: Reduces short-term repayment pressure, freeing up cash flow for essential needs or taxes.

- Avoid Speculation: Use the borrowed fiat for stable, non-speculative purposes (like the "living expenses"). Don't stack risk on top of a volatile asset.

⚠️ Crucial Risk Warning:

Due to Bitcoin's extreme volatility, these loans require "over-collateralization" and carry a "liquidation risk."

If the LTV (Loan-to-Value) ratio gets too high, you may face a margin call (you need to add more BTC) or your collateral will be automatically sold to cover the loan.

Core Rule: Maintain a healthy #LTV and keep fiat liquidity ready to manage sudden price drops.

In Summary:

The ultimate goal of a Bitcoin-backed loan is to gain liquidity without selling your core asset.

It's a tool to "buy time" for your holdings, allowing you to access necessary cash flow while still benefiting from the potential long-term upside of holding #Bitcoin.

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FreeYoda 1mo ago 💬 1

All that knowledge.

But not the wisdom to just keep stacking a bit longer to be able to live off it without any risk.

Can you explain that to me too ?

kheAI | Mind Sovereign = Knowledge + Health + Equity 1mo ago

Just a thought experiment 🤭 Check my latest post of Bitcoin-back loan for "borrowing time, not more ROI"?

Really depends the path you choose: zero-risk vs high velocity or in between.

Both paths are valid.

By setting your BTC target and achieving it through efficient leverage, you have simply accelerated the timeline to reach the moment of that critical final decision.