{"id":2622,"date":"2026-02-10T13:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T12:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/how-companies-store-bitcoin\/"},"modified":"2026-05-07T11:17:50","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T09:17:50","slug":"how-companies-store-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitcoin-bundesverband.de\/en\/how-companies-store-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"How companies store Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How companies store Bitcoin<\/span><\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1738314649405{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770724570686{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”]\n

Professional models between governance, risk and control<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Bitcoin is becoming increasingly relevant for companies – as a strategic reserve, as a hedge or as part of modern treasury structures. However, a central question arises at the latest with the first Bitcoin position: How do companies store their Bitcoin securely, in compliance with regulations and in an organizationally sensible manner<\/strong>? <\/p>\n

This is no longer about the technical details of individual wallets. Bitcoin custody is primarily a governance, risk and process issue<\/strong>. The focus is on control, liability, internal approvals, compliance and auditability. <\/p>\n

In practice, three basic custody models have become established – often in combination.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1738314649405{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770724605577{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”]\n

1. professional custodians<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Many companies rely on regulated crypto custodians, banks or specialized custody service providers. In this model, the private keys are held entirely by an external provider. <\/p>\n

Why companies choose this model:<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770724630749{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n

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    Clear responsibilities and liability structures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fulfillment of internal and external compliance requirements<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Good auditing, reporting and accounting skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Suitable for:<\/strong>
    Companies with a strong focus on regulation, formalized processes and external auditability – especially in regulated industries or with larger volumes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1738314649405{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770724666361{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”]\n

    2. multisignature self-custody<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

    With the multi-signature approach, several keys are required to release a transaction. These keys can be distributed across different roles or devices – such as management, finance and a backup mechanism. <\/p>\n

    Why companies choose this model:<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770724697546{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n

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    • No single point of failure<\/li>\n
    • Clear internal approval and control processes<\/li>\n
    • High level of safety with simultaneous self-monitoring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Suitable for:<\/strong>
      Bitcoin-savvy companies with appropriate internal expertise, clear responsibilities and a willingness to take on responsibility themselves.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1738314649405{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770724731597{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”]\n

      3. hybrid models<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

      Hybrid models combine external storage with in-house key control. Typical examples are 2-of-3 multisig setups, where one key is held by the company, one by the custodian and one as a backup. <\/p>\n

      Why companies choose this model:<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770724758777{margin-left: 50px !important;}”]\n

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        Balance between control and protection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Reduction of operational and personnel risks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Good scalability with growing Bitcoin exposure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Suitable for:<\/strong>
        Growing companies that strategically hold Bitcoin but do not want to fully outsource or be solely responsible for everything.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1738314649405{border-top-width: 3px !important;border-right-width: 3px !important;border-bottom-width: 3px !important;border-left-width: 3px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1770724791846{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #F7931A !important;}”]\n

        The decisive insight<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

        Today, companies no longer ask the question:
        “Which wallet is the best?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Instead:
        “Which custody structure suits our processes, risks and responsibilities?”<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Bitcoin custody is therefore not just an IT issue, but part of the corporate architecture<\/strong> – located between finance, treasury, governance and risk management.<\/p>\n

        \ud83d\udc49 A key follow-up question for every company is therefore:
        Where is Bitcoin organizationally anchored – in IT, finance or treasury?<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_color=”grey”]\n

        Note:<\/strong> This article was written by a member or author of the Bitcoin Bundesverband and reflects their personal opinion. It does not necessarily represent the official position of the Bitcoin Bundesverband. <\/p>\n[\/vc_message][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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