Bitcoin Borrowing on Base Hits $1.6 Billion

Coinbase customers drive $1.6 billion in Bitcoin-backed loans on Base.

Oct 19, 2026

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Bitcoin Borrowing on Base Hits $1.6 Billion

Coinbase customers drive $1.6 billion in Bitcoin-backed loans on Base.

In brief

Coinbase customers drive $1.6 billion in Bitcoin-backed loans on Base. Coinbase customers account for most of $1.6 billion borrowed against Bitcoin on Base. Originally reported by TokenPost.

Coinbase Customers Lead $1.6 Billion Borrowing

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Coinbase customers account for most of the $1.6 billion borrowed against Bitcoin on Base.

How Borrowing Works on Base

For Coinbase’s variable-rate product, BTC collateral is converted into Coinbase Wrapped Bitcoin for use in Morpho markets, and borrowers receive USD Coin.

New Borrowing Option Launched

Coinbase launched a fixed-rate, fixed-term crypto-backed borrowing option through Morpho Midnight on Base on Sept. 22, 2026.

The big picture

Coinbase customers account for most of $1.6 billion borrowed against Bitcoin on Base.

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