The ratio of borrowed value to collateral value. Higher LTV means less buffer before liquidation risk rises.
By Nadeem Ahmed·Updated 2026-09-09
In crypto lending, LTV = debt / collateral (mark-to-market). Protocols set max LTV and liquidation thresholds that can differ from your entry LTV after price moves.
Model LTV before you borrow, then re-check when collateral is volatile. Pair LTV math with liquidation estimates for leveraged positions.
The ratio of borrowed value to collateral value. Higher LTV means less buffer before liquidation risk rises.
In crypto lending, LTV = debt / collateral (mark-to-market). Protocols set max LTV and liquidation thresholds that can differ from your entry LTV after price moves.
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Updated 2026-09-09. Educational only — not financial advice. All terms