Top 5 Bitcoin wallets
Do you currently have Bitcoin somewhere, but are you looking for a better or a safer wallet? Or are you going to buy Bitcoin and are you looking for a suitable wallet? Then this article is perfect for you. We show you the top 5 Bitcoin wallets ranked based on security and ease of use. After all, it is important that your Bitcoin is not stolen from your wallet.
A Bitcoin hardware wallet
Our advice is to opt for a Bitcoin hardware wallet. This is a special device, with which you can store your Bitcoin safely and easily. Note: a hardware wallet is not free. If you prefer a wallet that is free, scroll further down for our other recommendations. The main advantages of a Bitcoin hardware wallet is that you have access to the private keys yourself and that your BTC is stored by means of cold storage. In addition, most hardware wallets support tens to hundreds of different coins. Our advice is to choose a Nano Ledger S or a Nano Ledger X. Find out here why the Nano Ledger is the best hardware wallet. The only downside to a hardware wallet is that you have to pay for it. If you are a bit serious, we advise you to make this small investment.
Exodus Desktop / mobile wallet
Are you not (yet) planning to spend money on a wallet, but do you want a high degree of security? Then the Exodus wallet is an excellent choice and also completely free. The wallet is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS (Apple). The wallet supports more than 100 different cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. The wallet is not only extremely easy to use, but also looks very nice. The advantages of Exodus is that you can manage your private keys yourself. That means that you are in charge of your cryptocurrency. You have to make sure that the safety of your computer or mobile phone is optimal. So use a virus scanner, get all updates and update Exodus as well. Don't just leave your private key lying around on your computer.
The online Bitcoin wallet from Bitvavo
Bitvavo is one of the exchanges that is active in the Netherlands and makes it possible to buy Bitcoin easily via iDEAL. They also offer the option to store your Bitcoin safely. By just creating an account with this exchange, a Bitcoin wallet is immediately generated for you. It is very user-friendly, you can buy or sell Bitcoin within the portal and you can log in anywhere, anytime. Bitvavo takes care of the security for you, but you must ensure that you have a strong password and have enabled 2-factor authentication. Here you can read how to create a free Bitcoin wallet. If you want to know more about Bitvavo, read the review here. The disadvantages of storing your Bitcoin at Bitvavo are:
- You do not have your own private keys Your wallet is accessible anywhere and anytime if there is an internet connection (advantage and disadvantage)
Blockchain.com online Bitcoin wallet
Blockchain.com offers the possibility to generate a Bitcoin wallet for free. This is a so-called hot wallet and available all over the world. The advantage of Blockchain.com is that you have access to your private keys. They also have an app for Android and iOS. 42 million wallets have now been generated via this service in 140 different countries. The company has been operating since 2011 and used to be known as blockchain.info.
Paper wallet from Bitaddress.org
Perhaps the safest choice, but the least user-friendly. Via https://www.bitaddress.org you can generate your own paper wallet. This is especially intended if you are not going to use your Bitcoin for a while. For example for a long-term investment. After generating the wallet you can print it, plasticize it and store it in a safe place.
