Crypto WalletsTested25 MAY 26
Ledger Review
Hardware wallet for self-custody, broad chain support
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4.4/ 5Skrumble Score
At a glance
Ledger sells hardware wallets that store private keys offline on a Secure Element chip — the industry baseline for self-custody since 2014. Supports 5,500+ assets via Ledger Live with built-in buy/sell, swap, and staking. Recover key feature drew controversy in 2023; remains opt-in.
Best for
Users holding > $5k in crypto who want offline private-key storage with broad chain support and a polished companion app.
Skip if
You're holding < $1k and don't mind keeping keys on a phone wallet — the $79+ device cost outweighs the security premium at small balances.
Quick stats
- Wallet type
- hardware
- Custody
- self
- Supported chains
- 100+
- Supported assets
- 5,500+
- Open source
- No
- Built-in swap
- Yes
- NFT support
- Yes
- Hardware price
- $79
Skrumble scoring breakdown
4.4/ 5
Security (40% weight)4.6/5
Chain & Asset Support (20% weight)4.9/5
Ease of Use (20% weight)4.0/5
Pricing (10% weight)4.0/5
Trust & Transparency (10% weight)3.4/5
Read our full scoring methodology.
Pros
- Secure Element chip — military-grade key isolation
- 5,500+ supported assets across 100+ chains
- Ledger Live: built-in buy/sell/swap/stake without third-party apps
Cons
- Closed-source firmware (Secure Element vendor NDA)
- Ledger Recover service caused 2023 trust crisis (opt-in but optics damaged)
- Bluetooth pairing on Nano X adds attack surface vs USB-only