Fannie Mae now backs Bitcoin mortgage loans, and Bitwise CIO calls it "a huge win"

Apr 10, 2026 5:04 PMPublished Apr 10, 2026 5:04 PM

Fannie Mae is now backing Bitcoin mortgage loans with *no margin calls*, meaning if Bitcoin's price plummets, borrowers don't post additional collateral. This completely removes liquidation risk and tax events for holders, but it sounds like an unprecedented level of risk for a government-sponsored entity. Is this truly a "huge win" or a ticking time bomb for the housing market?
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No margin calls, no forced liquidation, no tax event. Matt Hougan says this changes the game for Bitcoin holders.

www.thestreet.comFannie Mae now backs Bitcoin mortgage loans, and Bitwise CIO calls it "a huge win"No margin calls, no forced liquidation, no tax event. Matt Hougan says this changes the game for Bitcoin holders.

Bitcoin Backed Loans •Lending •Fannie Mae

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