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Bitwise CEO Predicts Rapid Growth in Crypto Lending Market

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Key Points:Hunter Horsley predicts significant growth in crypto lending market.Lending driven by asset tokenization and cryptocurrency value increase.Potential transformation of capital markets anticipated. Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley announced on the X platform that crypto credit and lending will likely see explosive growth in the coming 6-12 months due to rising cryptocurrency value. Horsley’s statement signals a possible transformation in the capital market, with the potential to reshape lending practices by utilizing cryptocurrencies and tokenized stocks as collateral. Projected $4 Trillion Growth in Crypto Lending Sector Hunter Horsley of Bitwise Asset Management projects explosive growth in crypto credit and lending within a year, driven by near $4 trillion cryptocurrency value and emerging tokenized stock collateral opportunities. He emphasized, “Cryptocurrency will reshape the capital market. This is just the beginning.” Crypto collateral usage is anticipated to rise, enabling investors to secure loans without selling assets. This shift is marked by increasing multi-year highs in crypto-collateralized loans. Industries are now actively exploring tokenization as a novel financial tool. There have been no immediate reactions from major sector leaders. However, Vitalik Buterin recently discussed Ethereum’s role in evolving financial networks, reinforcing the notion of expansive crypto finance integration. No reactions or regulatory stances have been reported from government bodies. Ethereum Dominance and Regulatory Needs Highlighted Did you know? Ethereum’s role as a key collateral asset has solidified its dominance, contributing 78.22% of the DeFi lending supply, highlighting its integral part in the lending ecosystem. Ethereum (ETH) remains pivotal in the cryptocurrency market, trading at $4,605.43 with a market cap of $555.89 billion. The asset witnesses significant 90-day growth at 91.82%, with a prominent 58.65% surge in 24-hour trading volume, as reported by CoinMarketCap on September 18, 2025. Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 17:34 UTC on September 18, 2025. Source: CoinMarketCap Coincu analysts highlight potential groundbreaking shifts in lending paradigms. Anticipated increased tokenization could transform global finance, necessitating adaptive regulation for emerging assets. Regulatory clarity remains key for broadened adoption and sustained growth in crypto lending sectors. DISCLAIMER: The information on this website is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. We encourage you to do your own research before investing.

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Elena Zenth

18 September 2025, 17:40:44 GMT +0000

Elena Zenth is a veteran cryptocurrency journalist with over a decade of experience covering stablecoins, exchange activity, and blockchain trends. At Coincu.com, she turns on-chain data and trading insights into clear, actionable stories for everyday readers. Former contributor to CoinTelegraph, Elena is known for her bold, fact-driven journalism and investigative deep-dives exposing fraud and emerging tech in the crypto space.

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