Coin

Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin is usually the cleanest test case for a buy-and-store flow: broad exchange support, broad wallet support, and relatively clear custody choices.

Primary chain
Bitcoin
Market cap tier
LARGE
Coverage summary
8 buy / 11 store
Coinfoliox currently maps 8 exchange support rows and 11 wallet support rows for Bitcoin. Treat this as decision support, not absolute truth — route quality depends on source freshness and support confidence.
What matters most

For Bitcoin, the main decision is usually not whether you can buy it, but which exchange gives you the cleanest country/KYC/fiat route.

Where to buy

Coinbase

Spot: Yes · Direct buy: Yes

Chain/context: Default / exchange-native listing

Official route-level source added, but direct verification is still pending where exchange anti-bot pages block automated fetch.

Source:official linkChecked:23/03/2026Verification: Inferred / seeded
FULL
Binance

Spot: Yes · Direct buy: Yes

Chain/context: Default / exchange-native listing

Official route-level source added, but direct verification is still pending where exchange anti-bot pages block automated fetch.

Source:official linkChecked:23/03/2026Verification: Inferred / seeded
REGION_DEPENDENT
OKX

Spot: Yes · Direct buy: Yes

Chain/context: Default / exchange-native listing

Official route-level source added, but direct verification is still pending where exchange anti-bot pages block automated fetch.

Source:official linkChecked:23/03/2026Verification: Inferred / seeded
REGION_DEPENDENT
Bybit

Spot: Yes · Direct buy: Yes

Chain/context: Default / exchange-native listing

Official route-level source added, but direct verification is still pending where exchange anti-bot pages block automated fetch.

Source:official linkChecked:23/03/2026Verification: Inferred / seeded
REGION_DEPENDENT
Kraken

Spot: Yes · Direct buy: Yes

Chain/context: Default / exchange-native listing

Official route-level source added, but direct verification is still pending where exchange anti-bot pages block automated fetch.

Source:official linkChecked:23/03/2026Verification: Inferred / seeded
FULL
Crypto.com

Spot: Yes · Direct buy: Yes

Chain/context: Default / exchange-native listing

Official route-level source added, but direct verification is still pending where exchange anti-bot pages block automated fetch.

Source:official linkChecked:23/03/2026Verification: Inferred / seeded
FULL
Gemini

Spot: Yes · Direct buy: Yes

Chain/context: Default / exchange-native listing

Official route-level source added, but direct verification is still pending where exchange anti-bot pages block automated fetch.

Source:official linkChecked:23/03/2026Verification: Inferred / seeded
FULL
KuCoin

Spot: Yes · Direct buy: Yes

Chain/context: Default / exchange-native listing

Official route-level source added, but direct verification is still pending where exchange anti-bot pages block automated fetch.

Source:official linkChecked:23/03/2026Verification: Inferred / seeded
REGION_DEPENDENT

Where to store

MetaMask

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Manual/Gemini-assisted verification: Native BTC support now exists in MetaMask with real SegWit addresses and multichain dashboard handling.

Source:Official sourceChecked:24/03/2026Trust:High confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Trezor

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Verified from official Trezor coins page.

Source:Official sourceChecked:23/03/2026Trust:High confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Trust Wallet

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Seeded initial wallet support mapping; verify exact chain/account support from official docs.

Source:Official sourceChecked:23/03/2026Trust:Medium confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Ledger

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Verified from official Ledger supported assets page.

Source:Official sourceChecked:23/03/2026Trust:High confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Exodus

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Seeded initial wallet support mapping; verify exact chain/account support from official docs.

Source:Official sourceChecked:23/03/2026Trust:Medium confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Phantom

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Seeded initial wallet support mapping; verify exact chain/account support from official docs.

Source:Official sourceChecked:23/03/2026Trust:Medium confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Coinbase Wallet

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Seeded initial wallet support mapping; verify exact chain/account support from official docs.

Source:Official sourceChecked:23/03/2026Trust:Medium confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Halo Wallet

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Seeded initial wallet support mapping; verify exact chain/account support from official docs.

Source:Official sourceChecked:23/03/2026Trust:Medium confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Crypto.com DeFi Wallet

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Seeded initial wallet support mapping; verify exact chain/account support from official docs.

Source:Official sourceChecked:23/03/2026Trust:Medium confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Gemini Wallet

Support: NATIVE · Send: Yes · Receive: Yes

Chain/context: Bitcoin

Seeded initial wallet support mapping; verify exact chain/account support from official docs.

Source:Official sourceChecked:23/03/2026Trust:Medium confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Safe

Support: UNSUPPORTED · Send: No · Receive: No

Chain/context: Native / unspecified

Critical guardrail: prevents Bitcoin-native recommendations and keeps Safe strictly EVM-scoped.

Source:Official sourceChecked:13/04/2026Trust:High confidenceVerification: Inferred / seeded
NON CUSTODIAL
Storage lens

For storage, the real split is convenience versus self-custody discipline. Hardware wallets usually become more compelling as position size grows.

Best for
  • Users who want the clearest buy-and-store flow.
  • People comparing fiat-friendly exchanges against hardware-wallet storage.
  • Long-term holders who care more about custody quality than ecosystem complexity.
Not ideal for
  • Users who actually want token-heavy DeFi tooling more than simple storage.
  • People expecting every country to have equally smooth onboarding.
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