--- title: "Swan Sovereign: Guided Self-Custody - Swan Bitcoin" description: "Swan Sovereign is guided self-custody: you keep 100% control of your Bitcoin keys, with a dedicated Swan expert, annual custody check-ins, and ongoing security education. $25 / month." url: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/sovereign/ --- # Swan Sovereign: Guided Self-Custody - Swan Bitcoin Swan Sovereign is guided self-custody: you keep 100% control of your Bitcoin keys, with a dedicated Swan expert, annual custody check-ins, and ongoing security education. $25 / month. --- Swan Sovereign ## Your Keys. Our Expertise. Guided self-custody for Bitcoin holders who want to hold every key, with a Swan expert by your side. What's Included ## Self-custody, with an expert in your corner Swan Sovereign pairs self-custody with expert guidance, ongoing education, and the full benefits of Swan Private. Swan never touches your keys or seed phrase. ### Full Key Control You hold 100% of your keys, always. Swan never accesses, stores, or backs up your private keys or seed phrase. Sovereign is guidance, not custody. ### Dedicated Swan Private Rep Sovereign includes full Swan Private membership: a dedicated representative for ongoing one-on-one guidance, whenever you need it. ### Annual Custody Check-In A one-on-one call with a Swan self-custody expert to review your setup, security posture, and assess any changes in your situation. ### Monthly Newsletter Self-custody tips, operational security best practices, and phishing awareness delivered to your inbox every month. ### Quarterly Webinars Live deep-dives with Q&A on personal security, operational security, and self-custody best practices from Swan's experts. ### Knowledge Center An exclusive content library, Swan Private research, and member events. ## Every key in your hands, expert guidance at every step Self-custody is the pinnacle of owning Bitcoin, but going it alone can feel daunting. Swan Sovereign provides support: we educate, answer questions, and share best practices so you can make informed decisions. ## Swan Private, included An active Swan Sovereign subscription includes full Swan Private membership: a dedicated representative, exclusive Bitcoin and macro research, and access to Swan's online and in-person events. It's the high-touch service our best clients rely on, now paired with dedicated self-custody guidance. [Learn More About Swan Private](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/) Pricing ## Simple and transparent - **$25 / month** cancel anytime - **100%** of your keys, held by you - **Included** Swan Private membership Sovereign vs. Vault ## Two paths to owning your keys Both keep you in control. Choose the level of support that makes sense for you. | | Swan Sovereign: Guided self-custody. | Swan Vault: Collaborative self-custody with a 2-of-3 multisig. | | --- | --- | --- | | Who holds the keys | You hold every key, in the setup you choose, including multisig | You hold two keys in cold storage and manage the third from your Swan account | | What Swan provides | Expert guidance, education, and a dedicated rep | Recovery support if a key is lost, plus a dedicated rep and Swan Private benefits | ## Prefer collaborative custody? Advanced Bitcoin cold storage made simple. You hold two keys offline and manage the third, the Cloud Key, through your Swan account for recovery and transacting. [Learn more about Swan Vault](https://www.swanbitcoin.com/vault/) ## Common Questions ### What is Swan Sovereign? Swan Sovereign is guided self-custody. It's for Bitcoin holders who want to keep 100% key control while receiving expert guidance and ongoing education. You hold all the keys; Swan provides education, support, and a dedicated rep so you can self-custody on your own terms. ### How is Sovereign different from Swan Vault? Swan Vault is a 2-of-3 collaborative self-custody multisig product where Swan holds one of three keys (the Cloud Key) to help you recover access. Swan Sovereign is pure self-custody guidance: you hold every key across whatever setup you choose, and Swan provides guidance, education, and support. Your rep can walk you through the tradeoffs of each. ### Does Swan ever access my keys or Bitcoin? No. Swan does not hold, access, generate, store, or back up your private keys or seed phrase at any time. You are solely responsible for your keys and backups. No Swan representative will ever ask for your seed phrase, and you should never share it with anyone. ### What won't Swan do? Swan will never set up your hardware wallet, generate or hold your keys, or take custody of your Bitcoin. Sovereign is guidance and education; you place every key yourself. ### Is Swan Private included? Yes. An active Swan Sovereign subscription includes Swan Private membership: a dedicated representative, exclusive research, and access to online and in-person events. ### What does the annual custody check-in include? A one-on-one call with a Swan self-custody expert to review your current setup, discuss your security posture, and talk through what makes sense for your situation. It's educational guidance; Swan does not make personalized investment, legal, or tax recommendations. ### How much does it cost and can I cancel? Swan Sovereign is $25 / month, cancel anytime. If you cancel, your access continues through the end of your current billing period. ### Is this financial or legal advice? No. Swan Sovereign provides educational guidance and procedural support for self-custody. It is informational in nature and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. We encourage you to consult qualified professionals for decisions with tax, legal, or estate-planning implications. ## Take control of your Bitcoin. You don’t have to do it alone. Swan Sovereign provides educational guidance and procedural support for self-custody of Bitcoin. This service is informational in nature and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Swan does not hold, access, generate, store, or back up your private keys or seed phrases at any time, and cannot recover self-custodied Bitcoin. We recommend consulting qualified financial, legal, and tax professionals for matters beyond the educational scope of the service.