The trend of cryptocurrency self-custody has surged, driven by Bitcoin's near $100,000 peak in November.
Trezor reported a 600% increase in wallet sales, coinciding with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $99,645. On November 22, Trezor saw its best sales day, surpassing previous records.
This surge in demand is linked to several factors, including the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, which shifted the regulatory environment toward a more supportive stance for cryptocurrencies. This change is expected to foster institutional adoption and provide clearer guidelines for crypto businesses.
In addition to the election, Bitcoin’s upcoming halving in April 2024 and broader macroeconomic factors have fueled the rally. The four-year halving cycle typically leads to price increases, with liquidity support from central banks in the U.S. and Europe also boosting the market.
A significant drop in Bitcoin reserves on exchanges, with $40 billion withdrawn in 2024 alone, further signals rising self-custody adoption. The mantra “not your keys, not your coins” remains crucial as investors increasingly move assets off centralized platforms in response to past exchange failures.
Rumble has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring 188 BTC for $17.1 million as part of its long-term strategy to integrate digital assets into its corporate treasury.
Binance has secured a record-breaking $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX, marking the largest crypto investment to date and the biggest transaction settled in stablecoins.
Russia, under mounting financial sanctions, is cautiously testing the waters of regulated cryptocurrency investment.
Tom Emmer, U.S. Representative from Minnesota, argued at a March 11 hearing that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could undermine American values by enabling unnecessary financial surveillance.