bitcoin margin landing , is it safe?

[Antonioz]

hello, I noticed that in a few exchanges there is the option to lend btc and earn an interest, for example I can lend a btc for margin trading and make 0.2% a day, is this safe or do I risk to lose btc if something goes wrong? (besides the exchange possibly failing or being hacked I mean), do some of you do it and what are your experiences?  thanks 

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[greBit]

hello, I noticed that in a few exchanges there is the option to lend btc and earn an interest, for example I can lend a btc for margin trading and make 0.2% a day, is this safe or do I risk to lose btc if something goes wrong? (besides the exchange possibly failing or being hacked I mean), do some of you do it and what are your experiences?  thanks 

My personal advice is to not lend BTC. As its more chance that it can be hacked. I have seen my friend who lost his money by lending. but there are many ways where you can earn more but this lending wont be the best possible way.

[Patatas]

That depends on the website you're risking your money with.Such services are offered by peer to peer loan based providers such as getline/btcjam etc .You will not be risking any money but interest rates might occur slow as a snail to some people.If you really want to invest on something better,try other trading strategies,though this involves risks it works out in the long run.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

This is interesting--with normal brokerages (stocks), it's kind of normal business-as-usual to trade on margin.  In the land of bitcoin, I would be extremely careful.  You know the history of these exchanges.  I can see if bitcoin shot up in value some of them claiming they got "hacked", etc. 

You might try it with a small amount, but I'd probably stay away.  Margin trading for those who are borrowing can be dangerous.

[HeroCat]

If you are almost sure for 110%, that you will win, you can lend. But all Forex market is more or less risky. 

[watashi-kokoto]

thanks 

If you believe that storing coins or cash on exchanges is OK and safe, then do it

[Antonioz]

as I said in my question, I asked if it's safe besides the possibility of exchange going bankrupt or being hacked, that's not what I was asking, I was asking if it's safe meaning if BESIDES this usual risks of storing my coins in an exchange I don't risk of loosing btc, anyway, it sounds like it's not the best thing to do so I might just avoid it thanks for all your answers

[Amph]

what exchange is this btw? if it is a big exchange like kraken or akin, i may try with 1 btc first, if it is a small exchange for altcoin only then i would avoid it

[gilangIDR]

if you have a credible and reliable exchange should the price difference will not be too far away.