
Crypto Loan Margin Calls: The Math and Your Three Options
A crypto loan margin call fires when your LTV crosses the lender's threshold. See the trigger math, your three options, and the tax cost of a forced sale.
By Evan Patel · July 3, 2026

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How do bitcoin loans work? Borrow against BTC without selling. Understand LTV ratios, margin calls, and custody risk before you apply. IRS rules included.
Bitcoin Collateral Loan helps US borrowers understand loans secured by cryptocurrency. Our editorial team breaks down loan-to-value mechanics, liquidation triggers, platform custody models and IRS treatment, using primary sources and verified figures. No yield promises, no token shilling: factual information for a decision this consequential.

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