Parent Guides

Practical answers to the questions Bitcoin-curious parents actually ask. Wallets, safety, inheritance, gifting.

All ages

Should I Buy Bitcoin for My Child?

An honest look at buying Bitcoin for your kid. The case for it, the risks, and how to think about it as a parent.

How to Buy Bitcoin for My Child: A Step-by-Step Guide

The actual step-by-step for buying Bitcoin for your kid. Which exchange, how much, where to store it, and the tax stuff nobody warns you about.

Bitcoin vs. 529 Plan for Your Child: An Honest Comparison

A side-by-side comparison of Bitcoin savings and 529 plans for your kid. Tax benefits, flexibility, risk, and why most families should probably use both.

How to Set Up a Bitcoin Wallet for Your Kid

Exchange wallets, mobile wallets, hardware wallets. Which one to use for your kid's Bitcoin, when to upgrade, and the seed phrase talk every parent needs to have.

How to Give Bitcoin as a Gift to a Child

Four ways to gift Bitcoin to a kid, from buying it in your account to handing them a physical OpenDime. Plus the tax stuff you need to know before you wrap it.

Can Minors Own Bitcoin? What Parents Need to Know

Yes, sort of. Bitcoin doesn't care about age, but exchanges do. Here's what the law says, how custody works, and the tax implications for kids who own Bitcoin.

How to Set Up a Bitcoin Savings Account for Your Child

There's no 'Bitcoin savings account' at a bank. Here's what a Bitcoin savings plan for your kid actually looks like: recurring buys, hardware wallet custody, and cost basis tracking.

What Age Should Kids Learn About Bitcoin?

There's no single right age. But there are right concepts for each stage. Here's a breakdown from age 3 through the teenage years, with specific activities for each.

Is Bitcoin Safe for Kids? An Honest Risk Assessment

The network is secure. The price is volatile. Custody is where most people get burned. Here's an honest breakdown of every type of risk, with practical steps to handle each one.

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