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Strike launches volatility-proof bitcoin loans to protect against liquidation at a cost

Strike, led by CEO Jack Mallers, has introduced volatility-proof bitcoin loans designed to eliminate margin calls and forced liquidations amid the bear market. These loans come with a high interest rate of up to 14.2% and require timely repayments, reflecting the cost of mitigating liquidation risks.

Published 2026-07-07 20:49 UTCUpdated 2026-07-08 02:40 UTC
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Cointelegraph
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-07-08 02:40 UTC
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Overview

Strike, led by CEO Jack Mallers, has introduced volatility-proof bitcoin loans designed to eliminate margin calls and forced liquidations amid the bear market. These loans come with a high interest rate of up to 14.2% and require timely repayments, reflecting the cost of mitigating liquidation risks.

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1.25
Momentum 24h
2
Posts
2
Origins
2
Source types
2
Duplicate ratio
0%
Why now
  • Launched amid ongoing bitcoin bear market and heightened volatility.
  • Addresses borrower concerns over margin calls and forced liquidations.
  • Coincides with increasing demand for risk-mitigated crypto financial products.
Why it matters
  • Provides a new financial product to manage bitcoin loan liquidation risks.
  • Highlights the trade-off between risk protection and high interest costs in crypto lending.
  • Reflects innovation in DeFi lending amid volatile market conditions.
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  • Continuity stage: emerging_confirmed.
  • Current status: open.
  • 2 current source-linked posts are attached to this storyline.
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Cointelegraph
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-07-08 02:40 UTC
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