Bitget wallet: Review and how to use (complete guide)
Missing security features: phishing alerts, transaction preview, watch-only.
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You will learn how to safely use Bitget Wallet for storing, sending, and receiving funds, as well as for connecting to DeFi protocols. At the end of the guide, we will also attempt to create a cold wallet using Bitget Wallet.
Overview
The Bitget Wallet supports over 130 networks and more than 1 million cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, TRON, Solana, and zkSync.
The wallet is available as a browser extension and for smartphones running iOS and Android.
The wallet interface features light and dark themes. However, the number of interface languages is limited – only English, Spanish, Hindi, and Chinese are available.
But the interface is not the main thing; security is more important.
Security and Features
Bitget Wallet, from the creators of the Bitget exchange, stands out due to its international licenses. This makes it more secure than closed alternatives like MetaMask or Trust Wallet.
Let's examine the security of this wallet:
| Available in Bitget | Not Available |
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Fake app and phishing alerts
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As you can see, in terms of security, after studying over a hundred different wallets, we note the absence of a number of important functions for internet-connected wallets (this is a hot wallet). Some available functions are located in the Tools tab.
Comparing Bitget with other wallets, it becomes apparent that it lags in some aspects:
| Wallet | Security and Features |
| Enkrypt | Open source (vulnerability audits by the community) |
| Onekey | Alerts about new scam tokens |
| OKX | Receiving testnet coins, bulk sending, gas fee tracker |
Available functions in Bitget include direct cryptocurrency purchases with Visa/MasterCard and a built-in cross-chain bridge for swapping tokens between networks. Along with this, the wallet, like all its browser competitors, easily connects to web3 applications.
About Web3 Compatibility
Bitget is called a web3 wallet. Why? A Web3 wallet is needed not only for storing and transferring cryptocurrency but also for accessing decentralized services.
For example, the wallet can be easily connected to DeFi platforms, allowing you to efficiently provide liquidity, farm yields, and find favorable staking options for your assets in the networks you need.
Let's start with the installation instructions.
Download and Installation
The exchange website has a Wallet section, and within it, a download button.
It can be installed on Android, iOS, iPhone, iPad, and as a browser extension in Google Chrome. The example will use a browser installation, but the procedure is the same in all other cases.
It is important to ensure the application is genuine: it has many reviews (280) and a blue verified developer checkmark. Over 400,000 users also confirm the reliability of the source. Incorrect installation can lead to loss of funds, so always verify the correct application before downloading!
After clicking the Add to Chrome button and then the install button, a welcome window opens where you can either create a new wallet or import an existing one. The existing wallet can be from any other application, such as MetaMask.
Since we don't have a Bitget wallet now, we will create a completely new one.
Creating a New Wallet
After clicking Create new wallet, the wallet will prompt you to set an access password. It is needed to unlock the wallet, for example, after rebooting the PC. The password must be strong.
It is important not to store the written password on the PC itself - it can be stolen by malicious actors. But the main access to your funds is the seed phrase. It is like a seed from which the entire wallet tree grows with all transactions and balances.
After entering the password, you will see a welcome screen and your wallet balance. However, we highly recommend first saving your seed phrase for recovery in case you lose access to the wallet.
Backup
Click Back up now to proceed with creating your seed phrase backup.
The wallet will show educational material stating that you should never show your seed phrase to anyone and will request the password.
In the next window, after clicking the specified area, a 12-word mnemonic phrase appears.
It is needed to recover the wallet, for example, on a new device. It must never, under any circumstances, be shown to anyone, as it provides full access to your wallet, and it must be saved in a secure place. It's even better to make a paper copy of these words.
If you lose it and lose the application password, your funds will be lost because support cannot recover it.
We are revealing our seed phrase only for the purpose of this guide!
After writing down the phrase, the next window requires verification - you need to select the words with the specified numbers and click the Complete verification button.
Congratulations! You have created a wallet and made its backup.
Now you can start using the wallet.
How to Use
After installation, the extension will appear in the upper right corner of the browser, where all Chrome browser extensions are located. It can be pinned for quick access.
The extension also allows switching to a widescreen view and the classic pop-up window.
On mobile devices, it will naturally be a separate application, and the appearance is slightly different, but the essence is the same.
In the wallet, you can receive, send, swap funds, buy with a card, and view transaction history.
Below are tokens, NFTs, tools (blockchain explorer, contract/approval checks, batch transfer).
At the bottom are the wallet tabs, trending coins for swapping, settings (language/currencies and sidebar).
Let's figure out coin addresses.
How to Create an Address
To get an address, click on any coin, you will see the Receive button.
Clicking the button will show your address and QR code for topping up.
Important: when creating a wallet, you automatically receive addresses for different blockchains, including Bitcoin. In EVM networks (Ethereum, BSC, Arbitrum) the address is the same, but for Bitcoin, Tron, and other Layer 1 blockchains, the addresses are different.
Do not confuse addresses when switching networks!
How to Top Up
To top up the wallet, click the Receive button, select the network, for example, Solana, and copy the address or QR code.
From another wallet, we will send 0.3 SOL. The Solana network is fast, and in a couple of seconds, the balance will be displayed in the wallet.
Another method of topping up is buying cryptocurrency within the wallet.
How to Buy Cryptocurrency
The wallet has a built-in function to buy cryptocurrency, but we do not recommend using it for large amounts because the platform redirects to third-party providers like MoonPay or Transak, which charge high fees of up to 4%.
Click Buy and select an exchange provider. Then specify the amount and token (e.g., USDT on the Tron network).
Then follow the instructions from the exchange provider. They vary by region.
However, according to research, only half of the attempts to buy crypto with a card are successful due to verification errors, failures, and complexities in regional regulations.
Instead of buying through the wallet, you can use the P2P trading function on the Bitget exchange or other exchanges without fees.
Swapping Within the Wallet
Swapping tokens is just as easy. Select 0.1 SOL, specify the target token, confirm the quote, and complete the deal.
For example, we will swap SOL for the Jupiter exchange token.
There are also 2 swap settings here:
Slippage (2.5%)- this is protection against price swings. If the rate drops more than 2.5%, the deal is canceled, and you won't lose funds.Price Impact (<0.01%)– this is how much your deal affects the price. Here the amount is small, liquidity is high - the impact is negligible.
On the next screen, you need to confirm the swap. Here you can also adjust fees.
Est. Gas Fee– this is the fixed network fee for executing any operation.Priority Fee– this is an extra payment to make the transaction go faster.MEV Protection– this is protection against bots that intercept swap deals and insert unfavorable rates. It's better to always enable this option.
After the swap, the new coins arrive instantly, minus a small fee.
How to Withdraw
To withdraw coins, select the blockchain, amount, and enter the recipient's address. To do this, click the Send button.
When transferring any coin, it is crucial to specify the correct withdrawal and deposit networks; they must match. Otherwise, it will lead to a complete loss of assets. This is a basic principle of any transfers in any blockchain and any wallet.
If you need to send tokens on a different blockchain, you can use the built-in bridge. – This is the swap function we reviewed above.
Networks
Coins in different networks have separate asset balances. For example, stablecoins (USDT, USDC) work on Ethereum, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, Tron, Polygon, Solana, Sui, and others. When topping up, check the network to avoid mistakes.
In the upper right corner, the list of networks can be edited: hide/show blockchains for convenient balance viewing.
Performing transactions in these networks requires a fee, which is paid in the tokens of the selected network.
Transaction Fees (Gas)
In blockchains, you pay a fee (gas) for transactions. The coin for payment depends on the network:
- ETH - for Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base;
- TRX - for Tron;
- SOL - for Solana, etc.
These networks are called Layer 1 because other coins (like subnets) operate on them. Without a Layer 1 coin, you cannot send, swap tokens, or use its network - first, top up your wallet in the required network.
Connecting to dApps
The wallet can be connected to any DeFi platforms. Why is this needed? For example, the built-in Bitget exchanger uses its own DEX but does not always offer the best exchange rate. Therefore, you can choose your own DEX or dApp.
As an example, let's connect the wallet to one of the most popular DeFi protocols, AAVE. To do this on a web3 website:
- Click
Connect wallet - Select
Bitget - Confirm the selection in the pop-up window.
You can manage connected applications from the Settings menu → Connected DApps. There you can revoke connections.
You can use not only AAVE but any application. dApps provide access to futures trading, lending, and everything else built on the blockchain!
Advanced Settings
At the bottom, there are more settings for your wallet, for example, in which language and currency you want to display balances.
You can also create an unlimited number of wallets. This is convenient if you plan to create different portfolios.
To add a wallet, click My wallet → Add a wallet.
Now we will show how to recover the newly created wallet. Even if you lose your device or delete the Bitget application, you can simply download the application again on another device.
Import and Recovery
To recover a wallet or sync it with a mobile phone, download the Bitget mobile app, open it, and click Import an existing wallet.
Enter the words from the seed phrase in the correct order, set an unlock code, and your wallet appears on the smartphone.
There are other import options here – the Keyless option (if you created a wallet without a password) and linking with a hardware wallet.
The mobile app also has a GetGas option, allowing you to top up your account for fees via ETH, BGB, USDT, or USDC.
This is convenient to use when you don't have tokens in the networks to pay their fees. Simply put, this option allows you to automatically convert your assets (e.g., stablecoins) into the required currency to cover fees.
Linking the Wallet with the Exchange App
If you have an account on the centralized Bitget exchange, it can be linked to the wallet. To do this, on the main application screen, click the icon in the upper left corner and select the Bind Bitget Exchange account option.
After binding, depositing and withdrawing cryptocurrency becomes more convenient. Additionally, in the security settings, you can enable biometrics for confirming payments and unlocking.
Creating a Cold Wallet
To create a cold wallet based on Bitget, you can take a cheap Android smartphone, remove all unnecessary services from it, and leave only Bitget. Then disconnect it from the internet and write down the seed phrase and addresses on paper.
After this, the smartphone is used exclusively for storing cryptocurrency and withdrawing to fiat. This method is cheaper and more convenient than popular cold wallets, and the wallet can be recovered using the seed phrase on a similar device if the phone is lost.
This method is cheaper and in some ways more convenient than buying and setting up Ledger, Trezor, or SafePal. The main thing is to keep the smartphone disconnected from the internet. However, hardware wallets are of course more reliable.
Summary: Should You Use It?
Conclusions about the wallet are not clear-cut. On the one hand – it's a standard web3 wallet for connecting to DeFi projects, on the other – it lacks functionality. It lacks many things: warnings about phishing tokens and apps, transaction preview BEFORE sending, watch-only wallet function, and others.
On the other hand, this simplifies using the wallet for beginners, as fewer functions make it easier to master.
Reviews paint a contradictory picture, where ease of use for some people coexists with serious technical failures and support problems for others.
The rating on Trustpilot – only 2.6 points and a mass of negative reviews – leaves the question of using this wallet open.
Whether to use this wallet or choose one from the comparison rating - the final answer is always up to you.
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