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As Bitcoin gains traction as a corporate treasury asset, experts warn that concentration in a few custody providers could create systemic risks. Casa co-founder Jameson Lopp emphasizes the dangers of over-reliance on third-party custodians, urging a balance with self-custody solutions.
- Over 1M BTC (5% of supply) is held by corporations, with 32.3% controlled by large entities.
- Custodians like Fidelity and Coinbase manage institutional BTC, creating single points of failure.
- Experts clash: Saylor touts custodial compliance, while Lopp advocates self-custody to mitigate risk.
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