Hut 8 Expands Credit Facility with Coinbase to $200 Million
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 07 2026- Credit Line Expansion: Hut 8 has expanded its credit facility with Coinbase to $200 million, increasing the previous cap by $70 million, and immediately drew the full amount to support general corporate purposes, enhancing liquidity.
- Stable Loan Structure: Despite the increase in credit capacity, most economic terms of the loan remain unchanged, with an interest rate of approximately 9%, providing necessary financial flexibility amid thin bitcoin mining margins.
- Industry Trend Reflection: Hut 8's move highlights a broader industry shift as more miners rely on bitcoin-backed loans to unlock liquidity without selling digital assets or issuing new equity, maintaining competitiveness in a compressed mining economy.
- Positive Market Reaction: Hut 8's shares jumped 20% following this announcement, indicating market approval of the company's financial strategy and further solidifying its position in the bitcoin mining sector.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
