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Is bitcoin self-custody safe? ETF alternative gains traction after Ledger security shock

A reported case of an unauthorized component being inserted into a Ledger hardware wallet has reignited debate over how to store bitcoin. The industry is split over whether self-custody, in which individuals manage assets directly, is safer than holding bitcoin through spot exchange-traded funds run by custodians. The incident highlighted physical security and supply-chain trust issues. Supporters of ETFs cite reduced security burdens, while critics warn that concentrating assets with a few custodians could create new single points of failure.

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Bitcoin tops $84,000 as monthly RSI rebounds, boosting long-term momentum

Bitcoin’s monthly relative strength index (RSI) is rebounding from its 2026 low range, signaling improving long-term momentum as prices recover. The monthly RSI stood around 54 as of Aug. 24, above the five-month average of 47. Bitcoin has climbed as much as $87,265 this week from a July low of $57,700. Other indicators, including Supertrend and moving averages, have also turned positive, though RSI remains below levels seen in overheating phases.

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Bitcoin bottom seen in late 2026, early 2027 if headwinds mount

Bitcoin is likely to form the low of the current market cycle in the fourth quarter of 2026, according to assessments based on post-halving patterns and on-chain data. Some analysts see October to December as the most likely window, with a projected range of $50,000 to $55,000. The view assumes macroeconomic conditions do not deteriorate sharply. A deeper recession or tougher regulation could delay a bottom into the first quarter of 2027, while strong inflows via spot ETFs could bring it earlier.