Tracks Bitcoin exposure.
A spot ETF is designed to reflect Bitcoin price exposure through shares held in a brokerage account.
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Bitcoin ETFs versus holding Bitcoin yourself.
ETFs can make Bitcoin exposure easier in brokerage accounts, but they are not the same as self-custody.
The fund holds the keys.
ETF holders own fund shares, not private keys to bitcoin on-chain.
Self-custody guideExpense ratios matter.
ETF fees can reduce returns over time. Compare fees, spreads, and tax account benefits.
Allocation toolETFs can fit existing accounts.
Some investors use ETFs because brokerage and retirement accounts are already familiar.
Retirement guideMore control, more responsibility.
Self-custody gives direct control but requires seed phrase security and recovery planning.
Safety scoreConvenience versus control.
The right comparison is not only price. It is custody, access, fees, taxes, and personal responsibility.
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