All Articles TreasuryEventsBitcoinRegulationETFsMarketsMiningBitcoin NewsDeFiProducts

Guides Articles

Browse Guides Bitcoin news and analysis. Expert insights on lending, custody, ETFs and more from 21Rates.

21 articles 10 categories 2025–2026 archive

Latest Articles

Every Major Brokerage Is Trading Bitcoin Now. Except Vanguard.
Apr 20, 2026 4 min read Guides

Every Major Brokerage Is Trading Bitcoin Now. Except Vanguard.

Schwab, Fidelity, and Morgan Stanley are all offering direct spot Bitcoin trading. Vanguard, with $11 trillion and 50 million accounts, still calls it a digital toy.

Read full article →
Crypto Taxes Explained for 2026 Filing Season (2025): Taxable Events, 1099-DA
Jan 20, 2026 5 min read Guides

Crypto Taxes Explained for 2026 Filing Season (2025): Taxable Events, 1099-DA

Crypto is taxable in the U.S. when you dispose of it or receive as income. Here’s how capital gains vs. income works for 2025 activity, Form 1099-DA reporting.

Read full article →
Bitcoin Lightning Network Explained: 101 Guide 2025
Oct 27, 2025 6 min read Guides

Bitcoin Lightning Network Explained: 101 Guide 2025

Lightning Network transforms Bitcoin into a practical payment system with fast, low-cost transactions through 16,000+ nodes and growing adoption.

Read full article →
Bitcoin Estate Planning 2025: Avoid Losing 20% of BTC
Oct 23, 2025 6 min read Guides

Bitcoin Estate Planning 2025: Avoid Losing 20% of BTC

Bitcoin estate planning is urgent as 15-20% of all coins are permanently lost due to poor inheritance strategies affecting millions.

Read full article →
How Does Bitcoin Insurance Work? A Guide to Crypto Insurance
Oct 15, 2025 6 min read Guides

How Does Bitcoin Insurance Work? A Guide to Crypto Insurance

Bitcoin and crypto insurance protects your digital assets from hacks, theft, and exchange failures, but only 11% of crypto holders have coverage.

Read full article →
IBIT Options: Everything You Need to Know
Oct 8, 2025 4 min read Guides

IBIT Options: Everything You Need to Know

IBIT Options: Everything You Need to Know About Trading Bitcoin ETF Options – Including Advanced Strategies

Read full article →
Self-custody for Bitcoin and Crypto
Oct 8, 2025 7 min read Guides

Self-custody for Bitcoin and Crypto

Master self-custody Bitcoin wallets to control your digital assets. Learn wallet setup, hot vs cold storage, and multisig configs

Read full article →
Strategy's 5-Tier Capital Pyramid: MSTR
Oct 8, 2025 7 min read Guides

Strategy's 5-Tier Capital Pyramid: MSTR

Strategy's five-tier capital structure explained - from senior secured debt to common equity. How Michael Saylor built a leveraged Bitcoin acquisition machine.

Read full article →
Bitcoin Lending 101: What to Demand From Any Platform
Sep 24, 2025 5 min read Guides

Bitcoin Lending 101: What to Demand From Any Platform

The smart way to borrow against your Bitcoin isn’t about chasing the lowest rate. It’s about transparency, custody, and control. Here’s what to demand from any platform before posting your collateral.

Read full article →
Securing Your Bitcoin Legacy: Why Inheritance Planning Matters Now
Sep 18, 2025 4 min read Guides

Securing Your Bitcoin Legacy: Why Inheritance Planning Matters Now

With Bitcoin surpassing $100K and $6 trillion in crypto set for inheritance by 2045, discover why 20% of Bitcoin is lost forever and how to protect your wealth.

Read full article →
Proof of Reserves - What It Is, How It Works, and How to Verify It
Sep 3, 2025 5 min read Guides

Proof of Reserves - What It Is, How It Works, and How to Verify It

Proof of Reserves only matters when assets and liabilities are proven together at the same timestamp under real controls. Learn how it works and how to verify it yourself in minutes.

Read full article →
How to Use Bitcoin-Backed Loans Safely- Complete 2025 Guide
Jul 27, 2025 5 min read Guides

How to Use Bitcoin-Backed Loans Safely- Complete 2025 Guide

Learn how to borrow against Bitcoin without losing your stack. Compare top lenders, understand custody risks, and master safe LTV strategies.

Read full article →
Investing in Public Bitcoin Mining Companies in 2025
Jul 7, 2025 5 min read Guides

Investing in Public Bitcoin Mining Companies in 2025

Bitcoin-mining stocks offer leveraged exposure to BTC, but they are not all the same. This concise, research-driven look at the top public miners in 2025 breaks down strategy, earnings outlooks and th...

Read full article →
Bitcoin Seed Phrases vs. Private Keys- A Beginner’s Guide
Jul 7, 2025 5 min read Guides

Bitcoin Seed Phrases vs. Private Keys- A Beginner’s Guide

Seed phrases unlock your private keys—the only proof you own your bitcoin. Here’s what every new investor should know about backing them up and keeping them safe.

Read full article →
Understanding Bitcoin Self-Custody Best Practices
Jul 7, 2025 5 min read Guides

Understanding Bitcoin Self-Custody Best Practices

Learn why self-custody matters and how to manage Bitcoin securely. Discover hardware wallets, seed phrase protection, and multi-signature strategies for long-term safety

Read full article →
What Happens to My Bitcoin If I Die?
Jul 7, 2025 5 min read Guides

What Happens to My Bitcoin If I Die?

Up to one-fifth of all Bitcoin may already be lost forever because owners died without sharing access details. This guide explains how to pass BTC to your heirs safely—from wills and multisig to the n...

Read full article →
Bitcoin Lending Guide for Smarter Borrowing
Jul 7, 2025 5 min read Guides

Bitcoin Lending Guide for Smarter Borrowing

Borrowing against Bitcoin can unlock liquidity—but only if you understand LTV, custody, and rehypothecation. Learn the risks and compare smarter.

Read full article →
Where to Buy Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2025
Jul 6, 2025 5 min read Guides

Where to Buy Spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2025

Spot Bitcoin ETFs now hold nearly $150 billion in assets. Compare the best platforms, fees, and IRA options for buying Bitcoin ETFs in 2025.

Read full article →
Beginner’s Guide to Multi-Institution Bitcoin Custody
Jul 6, 2025 5 min read Guides

Beginner’s Guide to Multi-Institution Bitcoin Custody

Multi-institution (collaborative) custody spreads your Bitcoin private keys across trusted providers so a single failure can’t cost you your coins—perfect for beginners who want greater security witho...

Read full article →
Bitcoin Halving- What It Is and Why It Matters for Crypto Investors
Jul 6, 2025 5 min read Guides

Bitcoin Halving- What It Is and Why It Matters for Crypto Investors

Learn why Bitcoin halves its supply every four years, how it impacts scarcity, miner incentives, and why investors should pay attention.

Read full article →
Are Bitcoin ETFs a Good Investment?
Jul 6, 2025 5 min read Guides

Are Bitcoin ETFs a Good Investment?

Bitcoin ETFs offer a regulated avenue to invest in BTC through IRAs and brokerages. But do they provide the same control and benefits as owning Bitcoin directly

Read full article →

Featured Bitcoin Podcasts

The Power of 21: Bitcoin vs Infinite Money

HIVE Digital Technologies: Powering Bitcoin Growth

Mexico's Bitcoin Frontier: Jose Flores on Arcadia's Bold Treasury Evolution

@BritishHodl & @mc_khristina | Treasury Talks 012

Interview: Ledn Bitcoin Backed Loans and Savings

Compare Bitcoin services: Lenders| Custody| Exchanges| ETFs

388 Bitcoin companies tracked · 23 custodians · 33 Bitcoin ETFs · 19 lenders · 21 exchanges · $77B+ tracked ETF AUM · Rates verified daily