Simply Bitcoin Worlds LARGEST Bank IS Coming For YOUR Bitcoin?! | EP 1361
Oct 24, 2025
J.P. Morgan makes waves by predicting Bitcoin will reach $165K, sparking discussions on market timings and the debasement trade. The legitimacy of Bitcoin grows as the bank considers it for collateral in loans, yet there's a looming threat to self-custody. Institutions may use various tactics to acquire user-held Bitcoin, driving home the importance of personal custody. Meanwhile, ongoing debates about digital IDs raise concerns over freedom versus control in a world of programmable money. It's a thrilling ride through the evolving landscape of crypto!
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Wall Street Legitimizes Bitcoin
- J.P. Morgan allowing BTC and ETH as collateral signals TradFi legitimizing crypto as financial instruments.
- That legitimacy both expands adoption and creates new vectors for institutions to acquire users' crypto custody.
Collateralization Changes The Game
- Institutional collateral products make Bitcoin a mainstream financial tool and attract large-asset holders.
- That shift benefits adoption but increases incentives for institutions to control large Bitcoin holdings.
Keep Your Keys
- Do not give up self-custody of your Bitcoin for convenient institutional products.
- Keep control of keys and avoid handing custody to banks or third-party custodians.