Glossary
Self-custody
Holding your own cryptocurrency private keys directly, rather than trusting an exchange or custodian.
Self-custody means you, and only you, control the private keys to your Bitcoin — typically via a hardware wallet or multisig. There's no third party who can freeze, lose or restrict your funds.
Why it matters
For the globally mobile, self-custody keeps capital portable and permissionless across borders. Read how to hold Bitcoin across borders.
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