2026-01-19 18:26:09

The self-custody movement continues to gain momentum in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Current data shows that over 10 million BTC are now held in self-custody wallets, highlighting the growing emphasis on decentralized asset management and personal financial sovereignty.

This trend reflects a significant shift in how crypto holders approach security and control. Rather than relying solely on exchange custody or centralized solutions, more participants are taking direct responsibility for their digital assets through hardware wallets, cold storage, and other non-custodial methods.

The milestone of 10M+ BTC in self-custody underscores several key themes: the maturation of wallet technology, increased security awareness among investors, and the fundamental ethos of blockchain—enabling true ownership without intermediaries. As the market evolves, this self-custody rate remains a critical metric for understanding the health and decentralization of the Bitcoin network.

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MEVictim

· 17h ago

Really, 10M BTC self-custody? What about the coins on exchanges? Have they all run away? --- Self-custody is indeed the trend, but most people are still too lazy... --- Hardware wallet prices have gone up again, so now I have to spend more money --- NG, the reason why self-custody is popular is because exchanges are one after another experiencing failures, it's an unavoidable situation --- 10M sounds like a lot, but compared to the total supply, it's only a few percent... still a long way to go --- Cold wallets are indeed secure, but once you lose the private key, it's GG, no one can save you --- How is this data calculated? How can on-chain data distinguish between self-custody and other wallets? --- Basically, people finally understand one thing: not your keys, not your coins --- It seems like the number of self-custody users has increased, but so have the scams that cause beginners to lose coins... a double-edged sword

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WhaleWatcher

· 17h ago

Wow, 10 million BTC self-custodied? I wouldn't have dared to imagine this number a year ago --- Finally, someone is no longer foolishly leaving their coins on exchanges, they've learned to be smart --- The higher the self-custody rate, the more it shows there are true believers in this bear market, otherwise they would have sold early --- Hardware wallets have really made a huge profit this round; the maturity of technology makes a difference --- Some people ask me why I insist on managing my own coins... just look at this data, and you'll understand. This is the future --- 10M sounds like a lot, but relative to the total circulation, it's still too little; institutions are still watching --- Exchanges should be nervous; they're losing too much too quickly --- True HODLers are the ones doing this kind of thing; most people just shout slogans --- Last year, I was criticized on Twitter, now it's becoming a trend—what a irony --- The rapid advancement of wallet technology has indeed been underestimated; with better user experience, self-custody naturally gains traction

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GateUser-3824aa38

· 17h ago

10M BTC Self-Custody... To be honest, this number sounds pretty scary, and it feels like big players have learned to be smarter. --- Exchange collapses happen so many times, does anyone still dare to keep their coins on exchanges? --- Cold wallets are the way to go; as long as the private key isn't leaked, it's rock solid. --- The trend of self-custody still feels niche; most retail investors probably find it too much trouble. --- 10 million sounds like a lot, but Bitcoin's total supply is only 21 million, so the proportion isn't that exaggerated. --- A hardware wallet costs several hundred dollars; do ordinary people really buy them? I doubt it. --- Finally, someone is talking about the essence of decentralization—that's what blockchain should look like. --- The problem is, if you lose your private key, no one can save you. The risk is actually quite high. --- The rise of self-custody actually indicates that the trust crisis in exchanges is becoming more severe... --- I've long believed this is an inevitable trend; the crypto world will eventually return to self-management.

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BloodInStreets

· 17h ago

10M+ BTC self-custody, sounds great, but I just want to ask if these people are truly enlightened or just scared of being cut by exchanges...

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UnluckyMiner

· 18h ago

Really? 10M BTC self-custody? I feel like this number might be a bit exaggerated... --- Self-custody is valid, but most people are still too lazy to bother; I'm just such a lazy person. --- Finally, someone clarified this issue: not all exchanges are reliable. --- Hardware wallets have indeed become much simpler, but beginners still tend to mess up. --- 10M sounds like a lot, but compared to the total circulating supply on the network... the proportion isn't really that high. --- My private keys are under my control; that's the true spirit of Bitcoin. Everything else is nonsense. --- Cold wallets are good, but I'm worried that one day, if I get old, I might forget the seed phrase... --- Raising security awareness is a good thing, but the cost is that you have to bear all the risks yourself.

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