ARCrypto is a private decentralized finance group teaching sophisticated capital how to borrow against crypto, tokenized equities, and stocks without forcing a sale or triggering a recognized disposal.

How can I borrow against my crypto?

On-chain lending markets and centralized providers extend USD or stablecoin loans against Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto collateral, typically at single-digit rates. ARCrypto teaches the structure, liquidation thresholds, and counsel-aware framework.

What is Buy, Borrow, Die?

Buy, Borrow, Die is a wealth-management strategy: buy long-term appreciating assets, borrow against them instead of selling, and pass them to heirs at a stepped-up basis. ARCrypto teaches the on-chain version of the same playbook.

Are these strategies tax-compliant?

ARCrypto describes mechanical features of certain on-chain operations that are not realization events under common interpretations of major-jurisdiction tax law. ARCrypto does not replace tax counsel.

Principals with existing wealth managers, entrepreneurs digitizing and tokenizing their business with AI and DeFi, and beginners ready to learn. Three tiers: Galaxy, Apex, Gravity.

Coinbase Custody - ARCrypto

ARCIPEDIA · PLATFORM · CUSTODY

Plain English

Coinbase Custody is the institutional custody business within Coinbase, operating as a NY DFS limited-purpose trust company. Custodies the majority of US spot Bitcoin ETF assets (BlackRock’s IBIT, Bitwise BITB, Grayscale GBTC, ARK ARKB). $300B+ in custody at peak.

How it actually works

Cold storage with HSM-protected keys, geographically distributed across multiple secure facilities. SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 audited. Insurance up to $320M. Supports staking on PoS assets while in custody. Direct integration with Coinbase Prime for trading and lending.

What it means for you

For US HNW principals, family offices, and institutional crypto holders, Coinbase Custody is the largest and most-used qualified custodian. Pair with Coinbase Prime for execution and lending services. Trade-off is concentration — many large investors are with Coinbase, creating systemic exposure if Coinbase faces issues.

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