Ledn vs YouHodler

How Ledn vs YouHodler compare on our ratings, earn platform specs, funding, pros and cons.

Ledn4.1/5
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Ratings
Our score4.1/53.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Rates3.53.0
Security4.53.0
Transparency4.53.0
Flexibility3.53.5
Support4.03.0
Specs
KYC required Yes Yes
ProductsCrypto-backed loansSavings / earn, Crypto-backed loans
Max loan-to-value50%Not disclosed
Loan APR from9.25%Not disclosed
Supported assets5Not disclosed
Available inGlobal, Canada, United States, Latin America, Europe (EEA), Asia-Pacific, Middle East, AfricaGlobal
Proof of reserves Yes No
InsuranceNot disclosed$150 million insurance policy for user assets, excluding exchange-wide insolvency
Licenses & registrationsCayman Islands VASP registration (CIMA)Switzerland, Italy (EU), Argentina
Flexible (withdraw any time) YesNot disclosed
Fixed terms YesNot disclosed
Company
Founded20182018
HeadquartersCanadaSwitzerland
InvestorsTetherNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • 100% BTC collateral in custody as of September 1, 2026
  • Bitcoin-backed APRs advertised from 9.25%
  • Early repayment has no penalty on standard loans
  • Monthly reports disclose assets, liabilities and loan metrics
  • Offers both crypto-backed loans and yield accounts
  • Customers span more than 100 countries
  • Ledger Vault technology supports custody
  • $150 million asset insurance policy
Cons
  • Centralized counterparty and insolvency exposure remains
  • Bitcoin price declines can trigger top-ups or liquidation
  • Product availability varies by jurisdiction
  • Loan terms are fixed at 12 months
  • Centralized custody creates counterparty and insolvency exposure
  • Insurance does not cover exchange-wide insolvency
  • UK users cannot access some bonuses and loyalty programmes
  • Loans expose collateral to liquidation when prices fall
Best forBitcoin holders borrowing cash, Long-term BTC collateral users, Borrowers needing USD liquidityCrypto-backed cash access, Centralized crypto yield, Non-UK borrowers

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