Bitcoin Self Custody vs. Everything Else - Cardone Debates with Dana Howell

Is self custody the only "real" way to own Bitcoin—or is it gatekeeping millions from entering the market?

In this heated Cardone Debates with Dana episode, Bitcoin veterans go head-to-head:

🔐 TEAM SELF CUSTODY

• Simon Dixon – Bitcoin investor since 2011 ($3 BTC), invested in Coinbase, Kraken, Bitfinex

• Dustin Stockton – Political strategist, de-banked for 4 years, lived on Bitcoin

💼 TEAM CUSTODIAL SOLUTIONS

• Joe Carla – Commercial litigator serving Bitcoin miners

• Gary Cardone – Bitcoin advocate & entrepreneur

THE QUESTION: What's best for onboarding the next billion Bitcoiners—teaching self custody from day one, or removing friction with ETFs, exchanges, and custodial solutions?

Topics covered:

• The real risks of self custody (lost seed phrases, $50M mistakes)

• Why Simon won't trust banks with his Bitcoin after 50 account closures

• Dustin's story of surviving 4 years without a bank account

• Hal Finney's 2010 prediction about Bitcoin's future

• The surveillance state and why self custody matters for dissidents

• Practical advice for beginners

🎯 THE VERDICT: Both sides agree—get Bitcoin first, figure out storage later. But the debate reveals why understanding BOTH options matters for your financial freedom.

Chapters:

00:00 The Importance of Self-Custody

01:33 Debate Structure and Roles

03:24 Defining the Debate Topic

16:03 Simon Dixon's Opening Argument

20:27 Rebuttal: The Case for Custody Solutions

23:47 Dustin Stockton's Counterargument

36:46 Open Discussion: Balancing Custody and Self-Custody

40:56 Bitcoin and Sanctions: The Reality Check

41:18 Personal Experiences with Bitcoin and Banking

42:00 The Debate on Self-Custody vs. Custodial Solutions

44:27 Challenges of Using Bitcoin in the Traditional Financial System

50:19 The Importance of Self-Custody and Diversification

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📍 Cardone Debates with Dana airs every Tuesday at 5PM ET

🎙️ Hosted by Dana Howell

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