Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins
Plain reading
A fundamental principle stating that cryptocurrency stored on an exchange or in a custodial wallet is not truly owned by the depositor. Only the holder of the private keys has sovereign control. If the custodian is hacked, goes bankrupt, or freezes withdrawals, the depositor may lose everything.
The Oracle speaks
The Chariot demands that the driver hold the reins. Hand them to another and you are no longer driving. You are cargo. Every exchange collapse in history has confirmed what this card teaches on first glance. Self-custody is not paranoia. It is the minimum requirement for sovereignty.