Bitcoin wallet

Software wallet ease and speed. Cold storage security.

The Ledger Wallet app gives you the day-to-day usability of a software wallet, with one defining difference: your private keys stay offline* on a paired Ledger hardware signer, and you can verify every Bitcoin transaction before you approve it on the EAL6+ Secure Element protected screen.
The all in one Ledger Wallet app is free to download for iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux. A secure Ledger hardware signer is required to take full control of your BTC with genuine self-custody and transparency.

Join over 8 million happy customers who trust Ledger to safeguard their BTC. By pairing our hardware wallet with the Ledger Wallet app (for mobile & desktop), you get the ultimate security of cold storage with the ease of managing your Bitcoin day-to-day.

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How to choose a Bitcoin wallet

Choosing a Bitcoin wallet comes down to four questions: who controls the keys, where those keys are stored, how you plan to use BTC day-to-day, and which devices you want it on. Get those four right and the rest is detail.

Custody. If your BTC sits on a centralized exchange, the exchange holds the keys — and can freeze, lose, or restrict access to your funds. A self-custody wallet means you, and only you**, hold the keys.
Security model. Software wallets keep keys on an internet-connected phone or laptop, which is convenient but can be exposed to malware. Hardware wallets keep keys offline* on a dedicated device. The latter is the industry standard for secure management of BTC balance.
Use case. Long-term holding calls for hardware-led self-custody as the baseline. Sending and receiving frequently calls for an interface that’s actually pleasant to use day-to-day — which is where most hardware-only setups fall short.
Platform. Mobile, desktop, browser. The right wallet runs on whichever device you actually open ten times a week, not the one its maker prefers.

The honest answer: most people are best served by a software wallet UX paired with hardware-grade key storage. That combination is what the Ledger Wallet app, paired with a Ledger device, is built to deliver.

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A Ledger device for your key

Your private keys are stored offline* on a Ledger device, protected by a certified Secure Element chip — the same class of chips used in passports and bank cards. Cold storage isolates your BTC from malware and remote attacks, leaving you in sole custody.

The Ledger Wallet™ app for everything else

The Ledger Wallet app is the front end. Send, receive, buy, sell, swap*** and track BTC with the convenience of a classic software wallet. Every Bitcoin transaction is sent to the device for verification and signing, with your keys protected.

How to set up your Bitcoin wallet

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Choose the Ledger device that fits how you’ll use Bitcoin. All Ledger devices store keys on a Secure Element chip and run Ledger OS. The touchscreen models add Clear Signing and Transaction Check, so you can verify every BTC transaction on a larger screen.

Choose your hardware device

Download the Ledger Wallet™ app

Install the app on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux. Pair it with your Ledger device once and you’ve got mobile and desktop access to the same Bitcoin accounts.

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Add a Bitcoin account

Open the app and add a Bitcoin (BTC) account. From there you can send, receive, buy and swap BTC***. Native SegWit by default, with Legacy and Taproot supported when you create the account.

One of the best ways to keep your Bitcoin secure

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Why the Ledger Wallet app is one of the best Bitcoin wallets

Manage Bitcoin from one app

Send, receive, swap*** and track BTC from a single interface, mobile or desktop, with the same accounts and the same balance on both. Real-time portfolio and Bitcoin price tracking are built in. Multi-chain support is there if you need it; Bitcoin is the focus.

Every transaction is sent to your Ledger device, where you verify the address and amount on the device’s own screen before signing. Keys never leave the device*.

Buy BTC into self-custody

Buy Bitcoin directly from trusted third-party providers via the Ledger Wallet app, with the BTC delivered straight to your self-custody wallet. No exchange holding it for you. No extra network-fee transfer to move it later.

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Bitcoin wallet types compared

There’s no universal “best” Bitcoin wallet. There’s the right wallet for how you hold and use BTC. Below is an honest comparison of the main categories, with the Ledger Wallet app and device combination as the final row.

Wallet type	Custody	Key storage	Mobile / Desktop	Transaction signing	Recovery	Best for
Custodial exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken)	Custodial — exchange holds keys	Exchange servers	Web and mobile	On the exchange platform	Account recovery via email and 2FA	Buying and trading; not for holding substantial balances
Mobile software wallet (BlueWallet, Phoenix, Bitcoin.com Wallet)	Self-custody	On the phone	Mobile-first	On the phone	12 or 24-word seed phrase	Small balances and day-to-day Bitcoin spending
Desktop software wallet (Sparrow, Electrum)	Self-custody	On the computer	Desktop-only	On the computer	12 or 24-word seed phrase	Power users wanting advanced Bitcoin features
Browser extension (MetaMask and similar)	Self-custody	In the browser profile	Desktop-only	In the browser	12-word seed phrase	Multi-chain DeFi; not Bitcoin-native
Hardware wallet alone (Trezor, BitBox, Coldcard)	Self-custody	Offline on the device	Companion app, varies by maker	On the device	12 or 24-word seed phrase	Long-term cold storage for technical users
Ledger Wallet app + Ledger device	Self-custody	Offline on the Secure Element chip	Mobile and desktop, full parity	On-device, with Clear Signing	24-word recovery phrase, with optional Ledger Recover backup	Day-to-day Bitcoin use with uncompromised key security

The Ledger combination doesn’t sit cleanly inside any single row above. That’s the design. The app brings the UX of a software wallet; the device brings the key storage of a dedicated hardware wallet. You don’t have to choose between convenience and security.

^{*More info on how we store private keys offline can be found here.}

^{**An optional service, Ledger Recover, allows you to securely back up your wallet by exporting encrypted fragments of your seed to trusted providers. This service requires your explicit, manual consent on your Ledger device and is provided by Coincover.}

^{***Rewards are not guaranteed. Buy, send/receive, swap, stake and other crypto transaction services are provided by third-party providers, whose availability may vary based on jurisdiction and territory. Ledger provides no advice or recommendations to use any of these third-party services.}

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