Thanks @hilarski - as a total crypto idiot can you tell me how this would me?
If you continue to hold Bitcoin during this transition I recommend you hold your keys which means setting up your own wallet on your computer or in a wallet like a Ledger Blue, Ledger Nano, Trezor or KeepKey. This way if a split in Bitcoin happens you don't miss out on the newly created coin.
Too much to explain but holding your Crypto in your own possession is always the best option. Do not leave Bitcoin on Coinbase or any other exchange.
I just organised a Ledger so I should be safe before August 1 - cheers buddy