As institutions flock into spot Bitcoin ETFs, long-term investors must make a critical choice: Invest in ETF’s or take matters into their own hands using a private physical wallet?
Bitcoin ETFs have opened the floodgates of institutional funds, with billions flowing in through products by BlackRock, Fidelity, and other financial giants. But trading volumes are rising and Bitcoin is trading at cycle highs, and one essential question remains: Is it best to hold an ETF, or do you go for custody in your own hands?
By 2025, the Bitcoin market is expanding exponentially. ETFs have provided ease of exposure for retail investors, but ETF’s have also introduce regulatory, custodian, and counterparty risk. Bitcoin’s freedom ethos and independence are drawing others to cold storage and self-custody options like Ledger, Trezor, and Foundation Devices.
Institutional Momentum: The Case for Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC’s greenlighting of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024 was a watershed. Spot ETFs such as iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) had …