Bitcoin Self-Custody Consulting
If your Bitcoin sits on an exchange, inside an ETF, or with a broker — you hold an IOU, not Bitcoin. Move to true self-custody with private 1:1 guidance.
The risk you're carrying
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Your Bitcoin lives on the exchange's servers. They control the keys. If they freeze, get hacked, or go bankrupt, your funds are gone. FTX, Mt. Gox, and Celsius proved this isn't theoretical.
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An ETF gives you price exposure. Not Bitcoin. You own shares in a fund that owns Bitcoin. The custodian holds the actual keys. You have counterparty risk by design.
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Whether it's a financial adviser or a crypto platform, if someone else is "keeping it safe" for you, you're trusting their security, solvency, and compliance with your life savings.
How it works
Self-custody done properly, with private 1:1 guidance at every step. Your keys never leave your hands.
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30 minutes. We map where your Bitcoin sits today and what needs to change.
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You know the exact scope and price before committing to anything.
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Live video sessions on your own devices. Your keys never leave your hands.
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Every setup ends with a tested recovery drill. Proven, not assumed.
What you get
No courses. No group calls. Every session is personalized, private, and live on your own devices. Here is what that solves:
“My Bitcoin sits on an exchange and I’m afraid to move it.”
We move it together, step by step. Hardware wallet configured, your first verified send and receive, nothing rushed.
“I bought a hardware wallet but never dared to set it up.”
Set up correctly in one guided session, with your seed phrase backed up the right way.
“I have no idea if my backup actually works.”
We run a live recovery drill. You’ll know it works because you’ll watch it work.
“If something happens to me, my family loses everything.”
A clear inheritance and recovery plan your family can actually follow, without exposing your keys to anyone.
“I hold a Bitcoin ETF. I want the real thing.”
A step-by-step exit into Bitcoin you hold yourself, at your own pace, with every step verified.
“I set this up years ago and don’t trust it anymore.”
A full second opinion: security review, privacy check, and fixes where needed. Including node setups and UTXO cleanup.
Fixed, one-time prices quoted on the free call. Never a percentage of your holdings. No subscriptions.
The ledger of failures
Every entry below was "safe" until it wasn't. Self-custody removes the counterparty entirely.
850,000 BTC of customer funds gone
Withdrawals frozen, then bankruptcy
Insolvent, customer accounts locked
Bankruptcy
$8B in customer funds missing
$3B in creditor claims
The ledger only grows. Don't become an entry.
Security & privacy
The same standard applies to your keys, your sessions, and this website.
Sessions are video calls where you perform every step on your own devices. Your seed phrase is never shared, never typed where anyone else can see it, and never requested.
CustodySchool never holds, manages, or has access to client Bitcoin at any time. Education and guidance only.
Every tool recommended is open-source and verifiable by anyone. No trusting a company's closed claims with your wealth.
Every engagement ends with a live recovery drill. A backup you have not tested is a backup you do not have.
This site runs no tracking pixels, no ad networks, no behavioural analytics, and sets no first-party cookies. We collect only what you choose to give.
Served over HTTPS only, with strict security headers: Content-Security-Policy, HSTS, and full frame protections.
Questions
No. Never. Sessions are video calls where you perform every step on your own devices. Your seed phrase is never shared, never typed where anyone else can see it, and never requested. Only open-source, verifiable tools are recommended.
Exchanges, ETFs, and brokers can freeze, get hacked, or collapse. FTX, Celsius, and Mt. Gox are real examples. Every day your Bitcoin stays with a third party, it faces risks you cannot control.
Without self-custody, you hold an IOU, not actual Bitcoin. Whether on an exchange, in an ETF, or with a broker, true ownership requires holding your own private keys. No third party can freeze or lose them on your behalf.
It can feel technical: seed phrases, hardware wallets, multisig setups. That's exactly why private 1:1 guidance exists. By the end of our sessions you'll be fully in control, with every step verified.
Yes. Whether your Bitcoin is on an exchange, in an ETF, or with a broker, we can help you understand the risks and move step-by-step toward holding your own keys.
Without a proper plan, your family may be completely unable to access your Bitcoin. Inheritance and recovery planning is a core part of the consulting work.
The initial 30-minute assessment is completely free. Every package is a fixed, one-time price quoted on that call before you commit to anything. You never pay a percentage of your holdings, and there are no subscriptions.
Yes. Bitcoin is accepted on-chain and via Lightning. Regular payment works too.
Still have questions? Book a call. The first 30 minutes are free.
Bitcoin Self-Custody Consultant
Start with a free 30-minute call. We'll look at how your Bitcoin is currently held, understand what matters most to you, and find out if CustodySchool is the right fit. No pressure. Zero obligation either way.
Pick a time that works for you
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A short overview of how self-custody works, what the call covers, and who it's for.
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