‘Another nail in the coffin’ of original crypto spirit: Whales ditch self-custody for ETFs
Wealthy Bitcoin holders are moving billions into ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT as tax benefits and SEC rule changes drive a shift away from self-custody.
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Wealthy Bitcoin holders are moving billions into ETFs like BlackRock’s IBIT as tax benefits and SEC rule changes drive a shift away from self-custody.
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