#48 Crypto Lending Strategies for Investors
Leverage crypto to unlock liquidity and growth. Crypto lending lets investors borrow against Bitcoin and Ethereum, unlocking liquidity and diversification while keeping core assets intact.
Unlock the Secrets of Crypto Lending
In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, Hunter Albright of Salt Lending reveals how mid‑stage investors can borrow against digital assets to unlock liquidity, diversify portfolios, and build long‑term wealth—without selling core holdings. We break down secured vs. unsecured lending, custody best practices, and the evolving regulatory landscape, giving you the clarity and confidence to integrate crypto lending into a disciplined investment strategy.
Key Takeaways
- Crypto Lending as a Wealth Tool – Borrow against Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins at up to 70% LTV without liquidating assets.
- Secured vs. Unsecured Lending – Why asset‑backed borrowing fosters better financial discipline and lowers lender risk.
- Three Core Use Cases – Liquidity for life expenses, income supplementation (including tax‑efficient retirement funding), and reinvestment into other assets.
- Custody & Security Essentials – How to choose between self‑custody, cold storage, and regulated custodians to protect holdings.
- Regulatory Clarity – How licensing in 47 U.S. states and 11+ countries builds trust and market stability.
- Financial Literacy Advantage – Using digital assets to teach and apply wealth‑building principles traditionally reserved for the ultra‑wealthy.
- Future Outlook – Why crypto challenges traditional notions of value and could reshape global finance.
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Alternative Assets and Crypto Lending
01:58 – Understanding Salt Lending and Its Services
06:14 – The Impact of Financial Literacy on Wealth Building
11:31 – Secured vs. Unsecured Lending Explained
17:12 – Utilizing Digital Assets for Financial Flexibility
22:16 – Custody and Security in Crypto Lending
27:37 – Regulatory Landscape and Trust in Crypto Lending
32:32 – Personal Insights and Future of Digital Assets
Credits
Sponsored by Real Advisers Capital, Austin, Texas
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Disclaimers
“This production is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment or legal advice.”
“The hosts of this podcast practice law with the law firm, Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC; however, the views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and their guests, and not those of Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC.”
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Hunter Albright
Chief Revenue Officer at SALT Lending
Hunter Albright is a strategic leader driving revenue acceleration and disruptive growth at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging digital assets. Hunter works with companies and corporate leaders on vision, revenue acceleration, and business strategy by applying principles of experimentation to high-tech companies across SaaS, fintech, IoT, cleantech, and sportstech sectors.
As Chief Revenue Officer at SALT Lending since April 2023, Hunter helps individuals and businesses securely hold and borrow against their crypto assets without credit checks, offering flexible loan terms with multiple digital assets as collateral.
Expertise & Background
Hunter's proven experimentation methodology has helped companies realize up to 2X and 3X growth, plus patents, industry awards, and peer recognition. He holds a PhD in Systems Engineering with AI research focus from University of Virginia and serves as Adjunct Professor at University of Colorado, where he created the first Bitcoin and blockchain course.
Hunter's global financial services background includes leadership roles at Barclays Bank, MasterCard, Visa, and Beyond Analysis. He is a patent holder (No. 11244374) and active thought leader in cryptocurrency-backed lending, business experimentation, and blockchain technology.
Philosophy
Hunter believes in helping executives make substantive leaps forward by leveraging structured experimentation to rethink approaches to disruptive growth, overcome obstacles, and differentiate through backcasting from ideal future scen…
