Custody

Explain who can act and what happens next.

Custody research connects authorization, records, provider terms, and recovery. It is not simply a comparison of wallet interfaces. The articles below examine how responsibilities change between direct ownership, intermediated arrangements, and exchange-traded exposure.

A repeatable research habit

Describe ordinary operations and then an inconvenient exception. Keep access secrets outside the research file, use verified support channels, and distinguish documented procedures from assumptions. A custody statement should make control and limitations understandable without relying on a brand name or a broad claim that assets are protected.

Suggested starting point

Read the custody checklist before the ETF comparison. Trace who can authorize a transfer in each arrangement, which records evidence the claim, and what documentation supports the proposed recovery process.