Innovative structures, attractive yields, and stronger risk management capabilities are driving a recovery in institutional crypto lending markets, says Craig Birchall, head of product at Membrane Labs.
2022’s crypto market crash was a devastating event for many, but it also highlighted the need for stronger risk management practices in the institutional crypto lending market. In the two years since the market collapsed, however, we’ve seen a surprising recovery, largely thanks to the launch of new lending products and a shift in priorities among lenders.
In a recent CoinDesk column, Craig Birchall, head of product at Membrane, an institutional loan management software provider for digital asset markets, outlined some of the key factors that have contributed to this recovery, including:
New participants: Swiss banks, such as Sygnum, Amina and Dukascopy, have gradually entered the institutional crypto lending market. Other large institutions from traditional financial markets are also moving into the space, such as Cantor Fitzgerald, which announced a new Bitcoin financing business with $2 billion in initial funding.
Innovative technologies: Large custodians, such as BitGo and Copper, have entered the prime financing business, while many new credit funds have launched in the APAC region. Several ETF issuers are also actively exploring how to deploy their assets to generate yield, which could lead to greater institutional participation in the lending market.
Shifting priorities: Lenders are placing a heavy emphasis on risk management, conducting detailed entity diligence and verification of assets, which were lacking during the 2021 bull market. Over-collateralized lending has become the dominant share of loan activity, and many borrowers are insisting that their collateral be held in tri-party with a custodian.
These factors, among others, have helped to restore confidence in the institutional crypto lending market, paving the way for its continued growth and sustainability.
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