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Self-custody bitcoin – Buy real bitcoin
Exchanges sell you bitcoin IOUs — they hold the keys.We deliver real bitcoin to your personal wallet in minutes. You're in control from the start.
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Our platform is built for self-custody. We send your bitcoin directly to your personal wallet. It can be sent on-chain or via the Lightning Network; you receive your bitcoin in minutes.
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Bitcoin Well Infinite is a premium OTC bitcoin desk for high-volume transactions.We help high-net-worth individuals, family offices, businesses, and trusts secure the best prices and execute large transactions with speed and efficiency.Experience white-glove bitcoin experience and qualify for lower rates tailored to transactions of $50,000 or more.
What is self-custody?
Bitcoin was designed for self-custody — holding your own private keys instead of entrusting them to a third-party custodian.When you keep bitcoin on an exchange, they are your custodian. The exchange holds your keys, deciding how and when you can access your bitcoin.Why let someone else control your bitcoin?Self-custody is freedom. Think about it.
Why self-custody bitcoin matters
When you hold bitcoin on an exchange, you give up control and inherit these risks.Account freezes: your bitcoin can be locked without warningExchange hacks: $3.8 billion lost in 2022 aloneRehypothecation: exchanges lend out your bitcoin to make moneyBankruptcy: business fails, your bitcoin disappears into legal limboThere's a better way — one where you actually own your bitcoin.
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The team behind Bitcoin Well
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I've used many different exchanges and services over the years, but I have felt the safest with Bitcoin Well. Their offering has come a long way and their principles and dedication to customer service have always been obvious.
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I get the most from investing through Bitcoin Well versus every other exchange in Canada. Every sat counts!
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I used to use Coinbase...
I used to use Coinbase as my go to buy and sell… but once they started restricting, sending to my wallet sometimes 4 sometimes 12 days, i'm glad I found Bitcoin Well as my new go to for stacking...
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