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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Bitcoiners blast bitcoin hero michael saylor over self custody comments | History Defined

Michael Saylor Bitcoin Madison Reidy MicroStrategy Crypto Gold

Michael Saylor is known across the crypto space for his maximalist stance on Bitcoin. (Credit: MicroStrategy Official YouTube Channel)

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Bitcoiners are divided over Saylor's comments, but many pointed out that self-custody is at the heart of holding $BTC
Some $BTC users suggested that the MicroStrategy executive may be 'on the radar' of big financial players
Others are just plain frustrated that Saylor, known for his maximalist stance, appears to have changed his stance

Michael Saylor, the most prominent Bitcoiner of his era, is under fire from the cryptocurrency community after a recent interview where he was asked about the risk of Bitcoin seizure when a large entity is in custody of the digital currency.

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