Everyone thinks keeping coins on an exchange is always safer, but actually the wrong custody setup can cost you everything.
The pain is simple: traders chase entries, hold
$BTC or
$BNB in one place, then panic when withdrawals pause, liquidity dries up, or a platform shuts down. CZ’s reminder after BitMart’s shutdown brought back the old rule: “Not your keys, not your coins.”
1) Self-custody is like keeping cash in your own safe. Great if you know how to protect the seed phrase, terrible if you write it in a notes app, share screenshots, or lose the backup. One mistake and there is no password reset.
2) Exchanges are like banks with trading desks. If you choose one, security, liquidity, and reputation matter more than hype. A post about this got 81.5k views because the risk is real: convenience feels safe until access becomes the problem.
3) The smart move is not “all exchange” or “all wallet.” Many investors split their setup: long-term
$BTC in self-custody, active trading funds on a trusted, liquid exchange, and no single point of failure.
What custody mistake do you think most new crypto users still make?
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