Uphold RLUSD Earn vs. Ethena Pay Earn+: Lending and leverage compared

The Defiant reports that a $10,000 comparison illustrates how increasing borrowing costs can negatively impact a leveraged stablecoin strategy, even w...

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The Defiant reports that a $10,000 comparison illustrates how increasing borrowing costs can negatively impact a leveraged stablecoin strategy, even without a depeg. This analysis highlights the risks associated with leveraging in stablecoin lending.

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Source published: Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:56:05 GMT

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