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Sure. I agree that there are risks with exchanges, yet I still was making the point that it is probably better for a newbie investor to get started investing in bitcoin rather than worrying about self-custody, even if there we all know that there are benefits (and advantages) to self-custody, I doubt it is helpful to not invest into bitcoin merely for some prerequisite that self-custody needs to be learned prior to investing into bitcoin. In other words, I am suggesting to get started and figure out self-custody later.
I completely agree with @sir jayjuanGee, a popular adage goes by saying that, a journey of a thousands miles begins with a, another also says that rome was not built in a day. However, getting started and figure out other things along the line has been said severally and it worth reminding since newbies are increasing on basis, I will always say that anyone ever considering venturing in to Bitcoin space must be opened minded to always learn new things by not limiting one self from learning as learning continues perhaps Bitcoin is still a growing asset where one needs to be getting or increasing knowledge as regards to having or building a good foundation that will secure and add value to your investment.