Guys, what's the best Bitcoin wallet for PC these days?

[KiaKia]

Electrum, Bitcoin core, sparrow, blue wallet and so on, the problem isn't using this wallet but how vulnerable windows operating OS can be, I don't like windows for this reason, running a crypto wallet on a PC that you use for browsing or connecting to online is risky, anything can happen, mistakes can be made.

I prefer running a Linux OS and a crypto wallet, this OS is better in privacy and security terms, and also I will like to advice you to use your PC less when running a wallet on the PC, make sure you use a separate PC for browsing and downloading stuffs online, even a small jpeg downloaded can infect your PC with malware.

Why not just get a hardware wallet OP? I believe this will set you up for good, no need to be careful visiting links and website, your coins will be stored offline and you can use your PC for everything you want.

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[fuguebtc]

I'm looking for something that's safe of course.
Working with Windows.

Thanks

People gave some suggestions and Electrum definitely got the most votes. But you need to know one thing that the safety of your bitcoins is not completely determined by any wallet but by you . Even if you own hardware wallets , if you don't know how to secure them and use them carelessly, your bitcoins will not be safe. Especially if you plan to store bitcoins on a computer that is constantly connected online. You should save up and buy yourself a hardware wallet, which I recommend you consider.

[CRAIC]

https://bitcoin.org/en/choose-your-wallet

[Haunebu]

It's hilarious watching so many people recommend switching over from one OS to another OS just because of a Bitcoin wallet. Every OS is plagued by malware and other issues to a certain extent.

Stick to Windows op since its security options are great overall and go with Electrum which gets the job done.

[Kruw]

I'm looking for something that's safe of course.
Working with Windows.

Thanks

Wasabi Wallet is available for Windows and it provides the best privacy in Bitcoin.  Your xpub address is never leaked thanks to client side block filters, your IP address is never leaked thanks to Tor being enabled by default, and your on chain transactions can't be tracked thanks to the innovative WabiSabi coinjoin protocol.

[yazher]

I recommend bitcoin core itself if you have the necessary system to run it and there's no problem at all today because the PCs are updated and cheap unlike before. If you want convenient and easy to use or fastest, you can use Electrum, I've been using it for the last years and I never found any problem with it. Just use your common sense and learn all the necessary things to prevent yourself to be hack or to be fooled by those people who let you install malware in the form of useful apps.

[Minecache]

It's hilarious watching so many people recommend switching over from one OS to another OS just because of a Bitcoin wallet. Every OS is plagued by malware and other issues to a certain extent.

Stick to Windows op since its security options are great overall and go with Electrum which gets the job done.

You are right, it is undeniable that the Linux operating system is an open source operating system and is more secure than windows but that does not mean that it will not be attacked or immune to viruses and we will be completely safe. Whether Bitcoin or our data is safe or not, it all depends on our usage.
I have been using Windows for over 15 years and am using Electrum on my computer and I have never had any problems. So OP doesn't need to switch to another operating system and instead learn how to secure bitcoin and computer security.

[Dr.Bitcoin_Strange]

Just as others are pointing you to the Electrum and Sparrow, I'd say they are both good wallet software for PCs, but after you have set up your wallet and have your address and secret phrases, if you are not going to be using the wallet as a hot Bitcoin wallet, then it's wise to also allow the wallet to be on your PC, which you normally use to log on to the internet. Hackers are always active in launching attacks, so if you want to keep a cold wallet, there is no need to keep the wallet logged in on your device. After creating the wallet, just keep your secret phrase safe, and then your public wallet should be kept in a place you can easily reach it any time you want to make a deposit to that address.

[ChiBitCTy]

As many others have mentioned, Electrum seem to be the most popular purely digital based wallet.  I've used it in conjunction with my hardware wallets as well, though for me the easiest /safest strategy is simply using a Trezor hardware wallet.  I know ColdCards are quite popular as well if you're looking for a bitcoin only type of wallet. 

Also, I like the Trezor T model best.  It's got a nice little touchscreen on it.

[Bitcoin_people]

I'm looking for something that's safe of course.
Working with Windows.

Thanks

If you are looking for a secure cold wallet for PC then you can use Electrum. This wallet is definitely very safe for your money, and there are other Windows wallets that are just as secure to use. Moreover, if you need a wallet to keep your money very safe, then you can use hardware wallets, they are more secure. So if you are using hardware wallet it will be best and I suggest you to use it as it is not likely to get hacked. And if you want to setup Electrum wallet on Windows then of course you should do it offline it will be most safe for you. If you set up your device offline then malware virus can attack you which can be fatal for wallet, that's why you don't do it online is risky online. So you should keep this in mind never take online help to setup Electrum wallet otherwise there may be various problems.

[n00ber]

It's hilarious watching so many people recommend switching over from one OS to another OS just because of a Bitcoin wallet. Every OS is plagued by malware and other issues to a certain extent.

Stick to Windows op since its security options are great overall and go with Electrum which gets the job done.

And if we use smartphones and if Android and iOS are not safe to use bitcoin wallet then which operating system should we switch to? Currently, Windows is still the most popular operating system. If it's true as people say, isn't every computer using Windows in danger? I used to use win XP and am currently using win11 but have never been attacked, is it because I'm lucky or have hackers abandoned me? It all depends on how we use it, our safety does not depend on any operating system, don't blame the operating system when we protect our bitcoins poorly.

[kotajikikox]

it has been said of all above that I am for Electrum as i have been using this for years now(but with my small amount of course because i certainly use off line wallet) so either Electrum or best advise is to use ledger for more safer , just transfer in your online wallet once there is a need to trade or something similar to use.

It's hilarious watching so many people recommend switching over from one OS to another OS just because of a Bitcoin wallet. Every OS is plagued by malware and other issues to a certain extent.

Stick to Windows op since its security options are great overall and go with Electrum which gets the job done.

And if we use smartphones and if Android and iOS are not safe to use bitcoin wallet then which operating system should we switch to? Currently, Windows is still the most popular operating system. If it's true as people say, isn't every computer using Windows in danger? I used to use win XP and am currently using win11 but have never been attacked, is it because I'm lucky or have hackers abandoned me? It all depends on how we use it, our safety does not depend on any operating system, don't blame the operating system when we protect our bitcoins poorly.

well its good point that needs for him to address .

[pinggoki]

I don't know if it's been pointed out already but OP, you need to have a clean computer for an added layer of protection, you never know what's lurking in your computer so you either clean your old computer and you find all the stuff that shouldn't be there yourself or you buy or build a new one but if you build your computer on Linux, I think even if you don't do much of a clean up, you will probably be good. Linux is pretty intensive for a casual computer user but it's the best option next to Windows so do try the recommendation of the other replies to do it in Linux. For the wallet, it's always going to be Electrum.

[gunhell16]

I'm looking for something that's safe of course.
Working with Windows.

Thanks

The elctrum wallet is still the best to use, even if there is no ledger or hardware wallet that can be purchased. In my experience, since 2017 I have been using it, and so far I have not really faced any problems with it as long as you know how to use it correctly.

As long as you always update your electrum apps on desktop, don't use them on mobile because they are always prone to hackers. Mobile apps on electrum, unlike those on desktop, seem to be safer, according to the time I experienced.

[angrybirdy]

I'm looking for something that's safe of course.
Working with Windows.

Thanks

I suggest you to use Electron wallet, as you can see everyone's here in thread replies are also suggesting this wallet because it is the most popular bitcoin wallet, also it is very easy and convenient to use without any hard wallet needed, But if you really need a secured and looking for a safest way to keep your coins, I suggest you to use a hardware wallet because it has a high level of security since it is not connected in the internet which we all know that the potential hacking attack is happens often if you're using an online wallet.

[Iranus]

I'm looking for something that's safe of course.
Working with Windows.

Thanks

The elctrum wallet is still the best to use, even if there is no ledger or hardware wallet that can be purchased. In my experience, since 2017 I have been using it, and so far I have not really faced any problems with it as long as you know how to use it correctly.

As long as you always update your electrum apps on desktop, don't use them on mobile because they are always prone to hackers. Mobile apps on electrum, unlike those on desktop, seem to be safer, according to the time I experienced.

I don't understand, why using Electrum on a mobile device is more vulnerable to hacker attacks than a desktop or laptop? I'm not using Electrum but I am using Bluewallet for iOS and I feel they are more secure when I use them on my computer. I think there is no difference whether it is a computer or phone version, what matters is how safely we use our devices. If you don't install unofficial apps or visit strange links, you should be safe. If you want maximum safety, you should use an airgapped device.

[philipma1957]

I like electrum. I like trezor.

They work well and are fairly safe.

[Tigerheart3026]

electrum is one of the reliable wallet for pc, i used it and it was familiar to me so i suggested it. and if asking about security that all of depends on you how much you are careful to use your pc. if you have good amount in bitcoins you can use Trezor Hardware Wallet,

[Silberman]

windows should be bought officially . then you can go with any widely known wallet.

Even if this is better than the alternative this is not enough, even if you were to download Windows from the official source and you bought the license to use it, Windows itself is simply too insecure and hackers are always trying to find vulnerabilities on it as it is the most popular desktop OS used by people in general, and if someone wants to keep using Windows then they need to get a hardware wallet, which are relatively inexpensive compared to the price a person may have to pay if they get hacked.

[serjent05]

I have been using electrum ever since, and I do not find any problem using it.  Aside from Electrum, there are also several wallets that can be used on PCs with windows operation like the one in this list[1].  These wallets are also available in MAC and Linux systems.  Btw, I suggest that you visit the link to check for the wallet features like the availability of 2fa, being a full node, lightining network ready and so on.



[1] https://bitcoin.org/en/wallets/desktop/windows/?platform=windows&step=5