Is self-custody safe for beginners?

Yes! While self-custody requires some responsibility, modern wallets have become much more user-friendly. The main thing is safely storing your recovery phrase (a set of words that backs up your wallet). Bitcoin Well provides guides and support to help you get started.

How quickly can I buy bitcoin directly to my own wallet?

With Bitcoin Well, your bitcoin goes straight to your personal wallet as soon as your ACH payment settles — typically 3 business days. Your price is locked the moment you start the purchase, so you know exactly how much bitcoin you're getting.

What are the fees for buying and selling with Bitcoin Well?

Bitcoin Well has a transparent spread of 1.2% for buying and selling bitcoin. When sending bitcoin from your self-custody wallet, you'll also pay a small network fee that goes to bitcoin miners, not to us.

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Q: What is self-custody bitcoin?

Self-custody means you hold the keys to your own bitcoin wallet, giving you complete control over your funds. Unlike keeping bitcoin on an exchange where the company controls access, self-custody puts you in charge. Think of it like keeping cash in your own safe versus trusting a bank. With self-custody, no company can freeze, lose, or restrict access to your bitcoin — it's truly yours.

Exchanges sell you bitcoin IOUs — they hold the keys.

We deliver real bitcoin directly to your personal wallet. You're in control from the start.

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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.

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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 warning

Exchange hacks: $3.8 billion lost in 2022 alone

Rehypothecation: exchanges lend out your bitcoin to make money

Bankruptcy: business fails, your bitcoin disappears into legal limbo

There's a better way — one where you actually own your bitcoin.

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