Stephan Livera: Bitcoin self-custody trends and hardware wallet developments in Q2 2026

Stephan Livera: Bitcoin self-custody trends and hardware wallet developments in Q2 2026
Bitcoin self-custody update for Q2 2026

Stephan Livera, head of education and podcast host at Swan Bitcoin, provides a quarterly update on Bitcoin self-custody alongside NVK of Coinkite in the latest episode of his podcast.

The discussion covers significant developments in hardware wallets and broader Bitcoin self-custody practices for the second quarter of 2026.

Livera has previously tracked trends in Bitcoin infrastructure, noting continued growth in lightning network volumes despite a 50% decline from peak levels. He also reported that Strategy sold 32 BTC, a minor portion compared to a larger sale of 704 BTC in December 2022. These updates reflect ongoing coverage of major movements in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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