ETF vs Buying Crypto Directly — What’s the real difference?
When someone buys through a Spot Bitcoin ETF, they don’t hold the actual BTC themselves — the fund provider does.
Investors choose ETFs because:
• They don’t need to manage wallets
• No private keys to lose
• Easy to buy through normal brokerage accounts
• Lower security risk for beginners
But:
When you buy crypto directly, you own it.
You control it.
You can transfer, stake, swap, or hold offline.
Simple truth:
ETFs are for people who want exposure to price.
Direct crypto is for people who want ownership.