{"id":2444,"date":"2022-02-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/should-you-use-a-hot-wallet-or-a-cold-wallet\/"},"modified":"2023-12-04T16:13:43","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T16:13:43","slug":"should-you-use-a-hot-wallet-or-a-cold-wallet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/en\/blog\/should-you-use-a-hot-wallet-or-a-cold-wallet\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet: Which One Should You Use?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re a novice or an experienced crypto trader, an important decision you\u2019ll need to make is where you\u2019re going to store your cryptocurrencies.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, we\u2019ll explain the pros and cons of hot and cold wallets to help you decide which crypto wallet is best for your needs.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A cryptocurrency wallet is like a digital bank account for your cryptocurrencies. It enables you to send, receive and store them. The wallet you choose determines how you will access your crypto portfolio and how secure it is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although there are several different types of <\/span><a href=\"\/en\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-crypto-wallets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wallets to choose from<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from hybrid to hardware wallets, they can be broadly categorised as hot wallets and cold wallets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Hot wallet vs cold wallet vs exchange: what\u2019s the difference?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we go into detail, let\u2019s take a look at the main differences between hot and cold wallets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Hot wallet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these wallets are located directly on a device that has capabilities to access the internet. For example, a desktop, laptop or mobile phone.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><b>Cold wallet:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> these wallets are <\/span><a href=\"\/en\/blog\/why-choose-a-non-custodial-cryptocurrency-service\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-custodial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, are not directly connected to the internet and include paper and hardware wallets.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><b>Exchange: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an exchange is a trading platform where traders exchange cryptocurrencies with each other. An exchange also has a built-in online wallet, and since it&#8217;s connected to the internet, it\u2019s considered a hot wallet.<\/span><b><\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>What is a hot wallet?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hot wallets are the most common crypto wallets. They include:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Desktop wallets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be downloaded as applications to your desktop or laptop.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Online wallets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be accessed directly through your web browser and include cryptocurrency exchange wallets (for example <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.xcoins.com\/en\/login\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">xcoins.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile wallets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are installed on your mobile phone in the form of an app.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hybrid wallets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a combination of multiple wallet types.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The defining feature of any hot wallet is that it\u2019s connected to the Internet. When it comes to ease of set-up and access, this is an area where hot wallets often come out on top. They give you access to your crypto wherever you are, as long as you have an Internet connection, and, unlike the best cold wallets, you don\u2019t need to worry about carrying around a physical storage device.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this online accessibility also makes hot wallets more vulnerable to cyber-attacks and theft.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many believe that hot wallets are safer than cold wallets, but this is not necessarily true. A lot of hot wallets are custodial, meaning that the private keys used to access your crypto are held on your behalf by the third-party website or application. If a company\u2019s servers are compromised, your digital assets are easily accessible to hackers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custodial wallets are best avoided for the long-term storage of crypto, particularly in large amounts.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3234\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3234\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3234\" src=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1915977817-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"photo of a phone showing a dashboard buying Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1915977817-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1915977817-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1915977817-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1915977817-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/shutterstock_1915977817-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3234\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crypto wallet apps are an easily accessible storage option.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The popular choice among seasoned investors is to use the hot wallet for everyday use, keeping only a small proportion of their digital currencies in them for easy access, while storing the bulk of their portfolio away in a more secure cold wallet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>What is a cold wallet?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold wallets (also known as cold storage wallets) are strictly non-custodial wallets, meaning they\u2019re controlled solely by their owner using private keys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More importantly, cold wallets are not connected to the Internet, so don\u2019t carry the same risks of potential cyber-attacks that you may face with a hot wallet.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The two main types of cold wallets are:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hardware wallets:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a small device that you need to connect to a computer via USB or other port.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Paper wallets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: simply a piece of paper with your private and public keys printed on it.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cold wallets are seen as the superior storage solution because they\u2019re more secure. As they\u2019re not connected to the internet and only you, the wallet owner, has access to the private keys, you\u2019re less exposed to threats like cyber attacks and <\/span><a href=\"\/en\/blog\/crypto-app-scams-are-on-the-rise\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crypto app scams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_3777\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3777\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3777 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ledger-hardware-wallet-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A ledger USB with Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum next to it\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ledger-hardware-wallet-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ledger-hardware-wallet-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ledger-hardware-wallet-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ledger-hardware-wallet-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ledger-hardware-wallet-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Ledger-hardware-wallet-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3777\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Ledger Nano S (pictured above) is a popular hardware wallet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While some may find even the best cold wallets impractical for everyday use, they are a worthy purchase if you plan to \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/h\/hodl.asp#:~:text=HODL%20is%20a%20term%20derived,post%20to%20the%20Bitcointalk%20forum.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HODL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d long term.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>What to consider when choosing a wallet?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know the difference between a cold wallet vs hot wallet, let\u2019s look at what you need to consider before you make your final decision.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reputation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no matter the wallet type, you should aim to get a reputable brand from an official store. This is important because second-hand hardware wallets can be rigged, and online wallets can be easily hacked.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security features: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there\u2019s<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">no doubt that hardware wallets are more secure than online or mobile wallets, but if you decide on an online wallet, make sure the website is secured (HTTPS:\/\/), has 2FA access and that you use a strong password.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Backup features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all major brands come with backup features. These are helpful if you want to store your keys away from your main machine.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crypto support: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you have a large portfolio, you should use a wallet that supports a lot of cryptocurrencies, instead of using multiple wallets. Usually, online wallets will have the greatest variety of crypto support.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lifespan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> consider how long you plan on keeping the coins. If you\u2019re looking to \u201cHODL\u201d for a very long time, you\u2019re better investing in cold storage wallets. Otherwise, if you intend to trade regularly, you might want to consider desktop\/laptop and mobile wallets for quick and easy access.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Cold wallet vs hot wallet: which one should I use?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultimately, the crypto wallet you decide to use depends on how accessible you want your cryptocurrencies to be and the level of security you\u2019re comfortable with. Long-term crypto investors prefer non-custodial wallets which give them more control over their assets and added security. For the average investor, the right choice is entirely dependent on what you intend to do with your crypto.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When considering a cold wallet vs hot wallet, the best approach is to have both; a cold wallet for long term HODL and a hot wallet for trading and easy access. Most importantly, be sure to use a non-custodial wallet so you and only you are in control of your crypto.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you choose a hot or cold one, any wallet is only secure if its owner follows good security practices. Always ensure that you take care to protect your private keys and follow our advice to <\/span><a href=\"\/en\/blog\/hack-proof-ways-to-secure-your-crypto-assets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">make your crypto as hack-proof as possible<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To stay up to date on all things crypto, like Xcoins on <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/xcoinsofficial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and follow us on <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/realxcoins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/xcoins.hq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/54161996\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a novice or an experienced crypto trader, an important decision you\u2019ll need to make is where you\u2019re going [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":1053,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[741],"tags":[510,508,509],"class_list":["post-2444","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academy-category","tag-cold-wallets","tag-crypto-wallets","tag-hot-wallets"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet | Crypto Wallets Guide | Xcoins<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cold wallet vs hot wallet? 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