Wallets
What is self-custody?
Self-custody means you hold the private keys to your Bitcoin — not an exchange or bank. Learn why self-custody matters, how it works, and how to set it up safely in Europe.
Bitcoin for women
Women hold 15-20% of all cryptocurrency globally. This is abysmal. Compare to stock market (45% female ownership) or real estate (40% female ownership). Crypto is dramatically male-dominated.
Why this gap exists matters. More importantly, how to close it matters. It’s not pink-washing. It’s practical barriers to entry that platforms and educational content can address.
The gender gap: by numbers
Cryptocurrency ownership by gender (2024-2026 data): - Women: 15-20% of all crypto holdings - Men: 80-85% of all crypto holdings
By age and gender: - Women age 18-35: 8-12% crypto adoption (vs. 25-30% men) - Women age 35-50: 5-8% adoption (vs. 20-25% men) - Women 50+: <2% adoption (vs. 5% men)
Investing confidence (self-reported): - Men report 60% confidence in crypto investment - Women report 25% confidence (even among active traders)
Why this gap?
Not because women are risk-averse (they invest in stocks, real estate at comparable rates). It’s specific barriers to crypto entry.