Bitcoin’s self custody culture created an inheritance time bomb, and 2026 may be when it starts detonating

Bitcoin's self-custody culture has created a potential inheritance crisis as early adopters age, with many holders maintaining single points of failure in their storage systems. The article suggests 2026 could mark the beginning of significant wealth losses due to inadequate succession planning for Bitcoin holdings.

• →Bitcoin is becoming multi-generational wealth but many holders still use storage methods with single points of failure.
• →The inheritance crisis could begin manifesting around 2026 as early Bitcoin adopters age.
• →Accidents, illness, or incapacity could result in complete loss of generational Bitcoin wealth.
• →The self-custody culture that defines Bitcoin creates unique challenges for wealth transfer.
• →Proper succession planning for Bitcoin holdings remains a largely unsolved problem in the cryptocurrency space.