This is an important development, even for those of us who believe in self-custody.
‎"Not your keys, not your coins" remains true. But when Germany's largest bank offers Bitcoin custody, it changes the conversation for institutions, regulators, and ordinary savers who were previously afraid to touch Bitcoin.
‎It does not replace self-custody. It creates a bridge. Some people will start with a bank, learn how Bitcoin works, and eventually move to holding their own keys. That is still progress for the whole movement.