Bitcoin Turns Green for 2026, In-Kind ETFs & Bitcoin Self-Custody | Retail Access Explained | Oct. 2, 2026

<p>Bitcoin is back in the green for 2026—but why is retail still jumping through hoops to access a truly in-kind Bitcoin ETF?</p><p>Today on Bitcoin Today, Fred Krueger, Dom Bei, Matt, Dark, and the community explore the growing divide between institutional Bitcoin access and individual ownership. From ETF mechanics and Bitcoin-backed borrowing to self-custody and privacy, this conversation looks at what financial access really means in a Bitcoin world.</p><p>We also cover the market forces capturing attention—from oil and war concerns to the Anthropic IPO and the AI infrastructure build-out—and discuss the risks and trade-offs behind Bitcoin ADRs, including custody, counterparty exposure, settlement, and liquidity.</p><p>The episode wraps with a practical conversation about self-custody, Satoshi’s “no trusted third parties” principle, keeping KYC-free Bitcoin private, and Entropy Lab, an offline tool for generating seed phrases from dice rolls and auditing wallet activity.</p><p>🎙️ MISSED THE LIVE SPACE? Bitcoin Today is a daily live conversation hosted by founding member Loren and co-host Terence, featuring community members and special guests. This is the full replay of today’s Space.</p><p>📍 FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION Follow <a href="https://x.com/BitcoinToday__" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@BitcoinToday__ </a> on X for upcoming Spaces, daily Bitcoin discussions, and show updates.</p><p>🎧 FOLLOW ON SPOTIFY Follow Bitcoin Today Recast to catch every episode and keep up with the conversations shaping Bitcoin.</p><p>⚡ SUPPORT BITCOIN TODAY If you value open, thoughtful conversations about Bitcoin, support the show and help us keep bringing the community together.</p><p>X Money: @LorenHodl</p>