What is a DeFi aggregator?

A DeFi aggregator is a platform that routes your crypto swaps across hundreds of decentralised exchanges (DEXes) simultaneously to find the best rate and lowest slippage. Instead of trading on a single DEX like Uniswap, an aggregator like Steyble splits your trade across multiple pools and chains to maximise your output.

What is a crypto super app?

A crypto super app is a single non-custodial platform that combines every DeFi service — token swapping, staking, perpetuals trading, prediction markets, copy trading, cross-chain bridging, and crypto cards — in one interface. Steyble is a crypto super app, meaning you never need to switch between multiple DeFi applications.

Is Steyble self-custodial?

Yes. Steyble is entirely non-custodial and self-custodial. You hold your private keys at all times. Steyble provides the interface and smart contract routing, but never holds, controls, or has access to your assets. Every transaction requires your explicit wallet signature.

How do prediction markets work in crypto?

Crypto prediction markets let you buy or sell shares in the outcome of real-world events using on-chain smart contracts. If you buy a 'Yes' share at $0.35, you receive $1 if the event occurs (a $0.65 profit) or lose $0.35 if it does not. Markets cover crypto prices, elections, sports results, and macro events. Steyble's prediction markets are non-custodial — your funds remain in your wallet until settlement.

What are perpetual futures in crypto?

Perpetual futures (perps) are leveraged crypto trading contracts with no expiry date. Unlike traditional futures that expire monthly, perps let you hold long or short positions indefinitely. A periodic funding rate keeps the perp price aligned with spot. Steyble perpetuals run on decentralised smart contracts — you trade directly from your own wallet with full transparency into liquidation parameters.

How does copy trading work on Steyble?

Copy trading on Steyble automatically mirrors the on-chain trades of verified top-performing wallet strategies. You choose the wallets you want to copy, set your position sizing and risk limits, and Steyble replicates their trades in real time. Unlike centralised copy trading, Steyble is non-custodial — you never give up control of your funds.

What is the best way to earn passive income with crypto in 2026?

The best methods for passive crypto income in 2026 are: (1) liquid staking ETH or SOL at 3.5–8% APY, (2) lending stablecoins on lending protocols at 5–9% APY, (3) non-custodial copy trading to mirror proven wallet strategies, (4) providing liquidity to stablecoin pools at 3–6% APY, and (5) on-chain prediction markets for event-driven returns. Steyble provides access to all five methods in a single platform.

What is the best DEX aggregator in 2026?

The best DEX aggregators in 2026 route across 15+ blockchains and 100+ liquidity sources with MEV protection. Steyble's swap aggregator covers 250+ liquidity sources across Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Base, and more — consistently delivering better rates than going directly to any single DEX. For large swaps, using an aggregator saves 0.5–2% per transaction.

Using Crypto as Collateral: Borrowing Without Selling Your Bitcoin

Crypto-backed loans let you borrow USD/stablecoins against BTC or ETH without selling your holdings. This guide covers how collateralized crypto loans work on DeFi and CeFi platforms.

Collateralized crypto loans solve the "HODLer's dilemma": you believe in Bitcoin long-term but need liquidity today. Instead of selling and triggering a taxable event, you borrow stablecoins against your BTC, access liquidity, and repay the loan when convenient — keeping your BTC exposure throughout.

How DeFi Collateralized Loans Work

Deposit BTC/ETH as collateral on Aave, Spark, or similar
Borrow up to 75–80% LTV in USDC or USDT
Pay variable interest rate (currently 3–8% for USDC on Aave)
Repay the loan any time to unlock your collateral
Add collateral or repay if health factor drops toward liquidation

Tax Advantage of Borrowing vs. Selling

In most jurisdictions, borrowing against crypto is not a taxable event — you are not disposing of the asset. Selling Bitcoin is taxable. This tax deferral advantage can be significant: a $100,000 BTC position with a $500,000 original cost basis, borrowed against for $50,000 USDC, defers the capital gains tax indefinitely while providing immediate liquidity.

Liquidation Risk Management

Never borrow more than 50% of collateral value (leaves 50%+ buffer)
Set price alerts at 20%, 30%, and 40% below current price
Keep emergency USDC available to add collateral or repay if needed
Use Aave's health factor tracking — below 1.5 means add collateral soon