Why Holding 'Real' Bitcoin Might Beat Paper Alternatives — A New Report Breaks It Down
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A new report from Onramp argues that owning actual spot Bitcoin is superior to holding paper-based Bitcoin exposure such as ETFs, futures, or other derivative products. The report comes at a time when Bitcoin's price is sitting at roughly half of its all-time high, making the case that direct ownership matters more than ever during periods of price recovery.
WHY IT MATTERS
Imagine you want to own gold. You could buy a gold bar and keep it in a safe, or you could buy a piece of paper that says you own gold stored somewhere else. Both track the price of gold, but only one gives you the actual metal. If the company holding your gold runs into trouble, your paper claim might not be worth as much. This report makes a similar argument about Bitcoin: owning it directly (called 'spot' Bitcoin) is different from owning financial products that merely track its price. For newcomers, this is an important concept — not all Bitcoin exposure is created equal, and understanding the difference between holding real Bitcoin versus a 'paper' version can affect both your risk and your returns.
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