Cantor Fitzgerald has launched a new $2 billion loan program backed by Bitcoin. The company has already closed its first deal, according to the report. This move happens as crypto loans start to find their feet again after the big defaults in 2022.
Cantor Fitzgerald launches the Bitcoin Loan Line
Based on a Bloomberg report, Canter Fitzgerald has set aside $2 billion to lend to Bitcoin. This plan has been unfolded over the past year. It began in July 2024 with a promise to work with trusted custodians.
By April 2025, the global financial services company teamed up with Tether, Softbank and Bitfinex on a $3.6 billion fund. The fund aims to hold over 42,000 Bitcoin and is made up of $200 million SPAC. Big Picture: Cantor is serious about making Bitcoin loans a regular product.
Institutional credit continues to expand: portfolio companies @maplefinance and @falconxnetwork We support the origination and distribution of Canter Fitzgerald’s Bitcoin-supported lending arm. A critical step in the maturation of the crypto capital market. https://t.co/ywzglwntr5
– cmt digital (@cmt_digital) May 27, 2025
Falconx and Maple are at the back
Falconx had planned to secure the first slice of credit and tap over $100 million. Maple Finance has signed similar contracts with its customers. Both companies have confirmed that they are already drawn on a new line.
These early loans show that trustworthy names have access to crypto funding. There is demand and lenders seem to be ready to pick up pieces after Celsius and blockfi collapse.
Strong bets from big investors
Banks’ belief in Bitcoin is deeper than loans. Cantor Equity Partners quietly bought approximately $459 million in Bitcoin in May 2025, following a merger with Twenty One Capital. In addition, Cantor holds nearly $2 billion in strategic stakes.
This stake links their wealth to price fluctuations. They say they will continue to buy even if prices drop sharply.
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Take care to ensure that there is a risk
Other players have moved too. He worked hard to raise $750 million, built Bitcoin Stash and chased special credit transactions. Blockstream has gained new investments, and Xapo Bank has launched its own crypto loan offering this year.
Traditional banks don’t sit there. Bank of Montreal has put $150 million in the crypto ETF. Barclays added $130 million. BNY Mellon was able to take advantage of $68 million in strategic stocks. Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and UBS plan to deploy spot Bitcoin ETF services by the end of the year.
Still, Bitcoin can shaking wildly. A sudden price drop or margin calls can force you to sell quickly. Lenders and borrowers need clear rules and solid planning to make things go smoothly.
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