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Bitcoin Well is on a mission to enable independence. We do this by making it easy to use bitcoin in self-custody.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell or use bitcoin, we never hold on to your bitcoin.

Bitcoin Well is automatic self-custody.

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by Bitcoin Well Dec 15, 2025

The Philosophy of Liberty (And Why Bitcoin Matters)

You can't truly own your life if someone else can print money and steal your purchasing power, freeze your bank account for wrong-think, or force you to ask permission before transacting—which is why Bitcoin matters more than most people realize. This article breaks down how Bitcoin is the Philosophy of Liberty applied to money: self-ownership through private keys, property rights through a fixed supply, and voluntary exchange through a censorship-resistant network that treats everyone equally regardless of politics, nationality, or how fancy their building is.

by Bitcoin Well Dec 9, 2025

One Move That Could Cut Your Bitcoin Tax Bill

December 31 isn't just New Year's Eve—it's your last chance to legally shrink your 2025 Bitcoin tax bill using a strategy most Canadian Bitcoiners don't know about. Tax-loss harvesting lets you sell underperforming crypto at a loss and use that loss to offset your Bitcoin gains from earlier in the year, but there's a trap called the Superficial Loss Rule that can kill the entire benefit if you're not careful. Charlene Tessier (Canadian Crypto Tax Expert) breaks down exactly how to do this right, what counts as a taxable event, and how to avoid the timing mistakes that get people in trouble with the CRA.

by Bitcoin Well Dec 8, 2025

Proof of thought: How the atomic bomb and Bitcoin changed the world

The atomic bomb and Bitcoin are both technological thresholds that fundamentally reshaped human incentives—one concentrated power through fear and deterrence, while the other distributes power through mathematical scarcity and transparency. Just as nuclear weapons made global war too costly by changing geopolitical incentives, Bitcoin makes financial manipulation increasingly difficult by removing the ability to print money, tax through inflation, and control individuals' access to their wealth.