Bitcoin: MiCA Rules Accelerate Ledger Self-Custody

Bitcoin holders are moving assets to Ledger hardware wallets after Simon Dixon highlighted Wall Street's push for custodial control, with MiCA fully enforced since July 1st allowing freezes on unlicensed platforms and recent iOS/Android exploits targeting software wallets. Michaël van de Poppe detailed blind signing traps and full device setup in his tutorial while keeping only trading amounts on licensed exchanges. bitcoin self custody strategies now prioritize verified signing over phone storage. hardware wallet security has become critical amid these threats. MiCA regulation impact extends beyond exchanges to force verifiable cold storage. With BTC trading at $63287.42 inside Bollinger Bands between $62788.31 support and $65752.23 resistance, the bearish EMA50 at $63696.41 and EMA200 at $63667.88 act as firm overhead resistance while MACD death cross at -90.3 and neutral RSI at 43.45 confirm downside pressure likely to test lower band support before any rebound.