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, you can purchase bitcoin that goes straight to your private wallet in minutes. After completing your purchase, bitcoin typically arrives in your wallet within 10-15 minutes.

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 to your private wallet in minutes. You're in control from the start; zero custodial risk.

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Convert bitcoin in your wallet directly to dollars in your bank account. Your funds arrive quickly with a locked-in rate.

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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.

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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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Why choose Bitcoin Well?

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The team behind Bitcoin Well

Trusted leadership in self-custody bitcoin

Adam O'Brien

CEO

Chantel Lillycrop

VP of Operations

Reilly Combs

Executive advisor

Rob D.

Trustworthy & transparent

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 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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