Independence cannot be given by a president, ceo, neighbor, or relative, you must take it for yourself.  

You must declare yourself, and your money Independent from the government, ETF's, custodians,and banks. 

Bitcoin is the greatest tool to declare your independence, but only if you hold your own keys.

While custodians and governments can make number go up, they can't make independence or freedom go up, only you can do that.