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Who holds Bitcoin? It includes retail users, long-term holders, companies, funds, and custodians. The key is telling ownership from address control.

The US often holds Bitcoin because of seizures, forfeiture, and asset custody, not simply because it chose Bitcoin as a long-term reserve.

A bitcoin wallet holds keys, not coins. Learn what private keys, seed phrases, and addresses do before making irreversible transfers.

Should I hold bitcoin or sell? The better question is whether your position still fits your cash needs, risk tolerance, and plan.

MetaMask cannot directly hold native Bitcoin on the Bitcoin network, but it can manage Bitcoin-linked tokens on compatible networks.

Yes, a SEP IRA can hold bitcoin in some setups, but many standard accounts do not allow direct BTC purchases. Custody and account rules matter most.

Yes, a SIMPLE IRA may hold bitcoin in some setups, but access depends on plan rules, custodian support, and whether exposure is direct or indirect.

Yes, but usually not in a standard Roth IRA account. Bitcoin exposure often requires a self-directed setup or a provider that supports crypto.