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