Most "Bitcoin wallet" lists were written before Ordinals existed. They rank wallets by how well they store BTC. That's a fine question, but it's the wrong one if you're trying to hold, trade, or build with Bitcoin's native token standards.
Ordinals launched in January 2023. Runes followed in April 2024, piggybacking on the Bitcoin halving block. In under two years, these protocols created an entirely new asset class on the world's most secure blockchain. Bitcoin now has NFTs, fungible tokens, and a growing DeFi ecosystem built directly on L1. No bridges. No wrapped assets. Just Bitcoin.
The problem? Most standard Bitcoin wallets will happily destroy your Ordinals. A regular BTC wallet doesn't know that a particular satoshi has an inscription on it. It'll spend it like any other sat. You'll lose the Ordinal and have no idea it happened.
So the filter here is simple: does the wallet treat Bitcoin-native tokens as first-class citizens? Not as an afterthought, not as a beta feature, but as core functionality. That's what earns a spot on this list.
Here are the five that actually get it right:
1. Xverse - The Most Complete Bitcoin Web3 Wallet
What it is: A non-custodial Bitcoin wallet available on iOS, Android, and as a Chrome browser extension. Built specifically for Bitcoin's expanding asset ecosystem, including Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20 tokens, rare sats, and Bitcoin Layer 2s like Stacks and Mezo.
Why it matters: Xverse is the closest thing Bitcoin has to MetaMask. It connects to most major Bitcoin dApps and marketplaces out of the box, including Magic Eden, Gamma, and Liquidium. If you're exploring Bitcoin DeFi beyond just holding BTC, Xverse is where most of the ecosystem integrations already exist. The wallet also has native Runes swap functionality that aggregates multiple marketplaces, so you're not jumping between tabs to find liquidity.
Key features:
Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20, and rare sat support
Native Runes in-app swaps across multiple marketplaces
Stacks, Mezo, and Bitlayer L2 support
Built-in Ledger hardware wallet integration
Open-source code with third-party security audits (Least Authority)
Fiat-to-Bitcoin on-ramp
The catch: Xverse is closed-source on the wallet core itself, which matters to some users who want full transparency. The interface can also feel overwhelming to someone who just wants to hold a few inscriptions. The breadth of features is a strength, but it comes with complexity.
2. Unisat - The OG Ordinals Wallet
What it is: A browser extension wallet launched in 2022 as the first wallet purpose-built for Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens. Available on Chrome extension, mobile (Android and iOS), and desktop.
Why it matters: Unisat was there before Ordinals became mainstream. That head start gave it something no competitor has easily replicated: a massive built-in user base and a native marketplace. When Ordinals trading exploded, Unisat was the wallet everyone linked to. Today it supports Ordinals, Runes, Alkanes, BRC-20, and rare sats. It also added Fractal Bitcoin support, which is a Bitcoin scaling layer that uses Bitcoin Core code to run a secondary chain. For users who want to stay Bitcoin-focused and avoid multi-chain bloat, Unisat keeps things clean.
Key features:
Native Ordinals, Runes, Alkanes, and BRC-20 support
Built-in Unisat marketplace for buying and trading inscriptions
In-wallet Ordinals and Runes inscription tool
Supports Native SegWit, Nested SegWit, Taproot, and Legacy addresses
Fractal Bitcoin L2 support
Fully open-source code
The catch: Unisat skews toward more experienced users. The interface isn't the most polished, and some features assume you already know what you're doing. If you're new to Ordinals and Runes, expect a small learning curve. But for advanced users who want maximum Bitcoin-native control, it's the benchmark.
3. Leather - The Bitcoin DeFi Wallet
What it is: A non-custodial, open-source wallet for Bitcoin and the Stacks L2. Available as a browser extension and desktop app, with a mobile app in active development. Formerly known as Hiro Wallet.
Why it matters: Leather approaches Bitcoin assets differently than the others on this list. Yes, it supports Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20, and Stamps. But its real focus is on Bitcoin DeFi. The wallet gives you direct access to Stacks DeFi protocols like ALEX, Bitflow, Velar, and Zest, and it's building native sBTC support for bridging BTC into the Stacks ecosystem. It processes over 300,000 transactions monthly and has 100,000+ active monthly users. If you're not just holding Ordinals but actually want to use Bitcoin-native DeFi, Leather is built for that workflow.
Key features:
Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20, and Stamps support
Deep Stacks L2 integration with DeFi protocol access
sBTC bridging for yield generation
Fully open-source with security audits
Fiat on-ramp for BTC and STX
Hardware wallet compatibility
The catch: Leather is still primarily a browser extension and desktop app. No mobile app yet, though it's coming. If you need mobile access today, you'll want to pair it with one of the other wallets on this list. It's also more Bitcoin-and-Stacks focused, so if you want broad multi-chain support, it's not designed for that.
4. Magic Eden Wallet - Best for NFT Collectors Across Chains
What it is: A multi-chain wallet from the Magic Eden NFT marketplace, available as a browser extension and mobile app (Android and iOS). Supports Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes alongside Ethereum, Solana, and other networks.
Why it matters: Magic Eden is the largest NFT marketplace on Bitcoin by volume. Its wallet is the native way to interact with its platform. If you're actively trading Ordinals and want your wallet and marketplace in the same ecosystem, this is the smoothest experience available. The wallet also has solid Runes support with airdrop participation features, in-app cross-chain swaps, and trend notifications for Rune token prices. For collectors who operate across multiple chains and don't want separate wallets for each, Magic Eden wallet handles everything in one place.
Key features:
Ordinals and Runes support with airdrop participation
Multi-chain: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and more
Cross-chain swaps from within the wallet
Rune price trend notifications
Fiat on-ramp via multiple payment methods
Available on browser extension and mobile
The catch: Multi-chain support is a double-edged sword. For Bitcoin-focused users, the wallet can feel like it's trying to do too much. If you want a clean Bitcoin-only experience, the breadth here might feel like noise. It's best suited for NFT collectors who are active across multiple ecosystems and happen to hold Bitcoin Ordinals as part of a broader portfolio.
5. OKX Wallet - Best for Active Traders Who Already Use OKX
What it is: A self-custodial multi-chain wallet from OKX exchange, supporting 130+ blockchain networks including Bitcoin and Bitcoin-native assets like Ordinals and Runes. Available on mobile and as a web extension.
Why it matters: OKX Wallet occupies an interesting position: it's technically one of the most capable wallets on this list in terms of raw chain and token support, but its real advantage is integration with the OKX exchange ecosystem. If you're already using OKX for spot or derivatives trading, having your Ordinals and Runes in the same wallet environment makes portfolio management straightforward. The wallet connects to Bitcoin dApps and supports cross-chain swaps, futures trading, and perpetual swaps from within the interface. It's the most "exchange-adjacent" option on this list, which is a feature or a bug depending on what you need.
Key features:
Ordinals and Runes support on Bitcoin L1
130+ blockchain networks in one wallet
Native connection to OKX exchange for trading
Cross-chain swaps and DeFi dApp access
Available on mobile and web
Built-in futures and perpetual swap access
The catch: OKX is a centralized exchange company. While the wallet itself is self-custodial, you're operating within an ecosystem built by a centralized entity with a specific business interest in your trading activity. For users who prioritize Bitcoin-native, non-commercial wallet infrastructure, Unisat or Leather are cleaner choices. OKX Wallet is most valuable when you're already embedded in the OKX ecosystem.
What This List Tells Us
Every wallet here was either built specifically for Bitcoin's new token standards or had to add significant infrastructure to support them. That's not nothing. It means the wallets that "just support Bitcoin" are actually a separate product category now.
Ordinals and Runes forced wallet developers to rethink how Bitcoin outputs are handled. A wallet that understands UTXO management well enough to protect inscribed satoshis is fundamentally more sophisticated than one that doesn't. The five wallets on this list cleared that bar.
The next shift is already happening. Runes are getting DeFi rails. Ordinals are becoming collateral in lending protocols. Bitcoin L2s are expanding what's possible on top of L1. The wallets that win long-term won't just display your inscriptions, they'll connect you to everything being built on Bitcoin right now.
Pick the one that matches where you actually are in that stack. Xverse if you want the broadest Bitcoin Web3 access. Unisat if you're focused on inscriptions and Bitcoin-native tokens. Leather if Bitcoin DeFi is your priority. Magic Eden if you're an active NFT collector across chains. OKX if you're already deep in their trading ecosystem.
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