owning real btc vs buying an etf - not the same thing bro

so people keep asking if they should just buy a bitcoin etf instead of actual btc. here’s the deal with an etf, you’re not holding bitcoin, you’re holding a piece of paper that says someone else is holding it for you. no keys, no custody, no flex.

sure it’s easier, fits into your demat account, and makes your ca less nervous. but if you’re into bitcoin for the whole “be your own bank” thing, the etf ain’t it. you can’t send it, move it, or hide it in a cold wallet.

btc etf is great if you just want price exposure and don’t want to deal with wallets, but real bitcoin is for the ones who trust code more than fund managers. your call. just know what you're actually buying.