If you've bought crypto, you used an exchange — but here's the part nobody explains: when your coins sit on an exchange, the exchange holds the keys, not you.
That's what "not your keys, not your coins" means. You're trusting them, like trusting a bank.
It's not bad — trusted exchanges are used safely by millions. But for long-term savings, many people move crypto to a wallet they control. It's a trade-off between convenience and control.
Broke it all down in my latest guide — link in my profile. $BTC