Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
BitBox02 vs Blockstream Jade
BitBox02
Higher score in this comparison
Blockstream Jade
What sets them apart
| Compare | BitBox02ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Blockstream JadeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Coins supported | from 1,500 | 2 |
| Secure element | ATECC608B | Virtual secure element (blind oracle encryption) |
| Connectivity | USB c | USB c, BluetoothCovers more |
| Price | Not confirmed | $99.99 to $169.99 |
Same on both: Wallet type (Hardware), Custody (Self custody), Open source (Yes), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- BitBox02 scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Founded is lower at Blockstream Jade: 2014 vs 2015.
- Connectivity: only Blockstream Jade offers Bluetooth.
- Support channels: only BitBox02 offers Email.
Our verdict on each
BitBox02
BitBox02 is a USB-C hardware wallet from Shift Crypto AG that keeps your keys in self-custody, which suits anyone holding coins for years rather than trading daily. It is open source, sits near the €69.28 price for this category, and backs up with a plain seed.
Blockstream Jade
Blockstream Jade is an open source hardware wallet for Bitcoin holders who want to hold their own keys. It suits people who keep a single asset rather than a long list, and the device price of $99.99 to $169.99 is paid at the point of sale.
Score breakdown
| Area | BitBox02 | Blockstream Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.6Jade's $99.99 to $169.99 sits above Trezor's $79 and the €69.28 hardware median. |
| Offer | 8.9Higher | 8.8Coverage is 2 coins, and support runs on help centre and community. |
| Trust | 9.3 | 9.4Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | BitBox02 | Blockstream Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 47 of 156 | 75 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 7 of 58 | 17 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BitBox02 | Blockstream Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | Shift Crypto AG | Blockstream Corporation Inc. |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | United States |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BitBox02 | Blockstream Jade | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | $99.99 to $169.99highest quarter | $0 |
| Coins supported | from 1,500highest quarter | 2lowest quarter | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
BitBox02
Pros
- Keys stay in self custody with you rather than with an exchange or provider.
- Open source firmware built around an ATECC608B secure element.
- Coin support of from 1,500, well above the 345 across hardware wallets.
Cons
- Connection is usb c, so there is no wireless option and the device needs a computer.
- Recovery rests on a single seed backup rather than a split scheme, so one written copy carries the risk.
- Help runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line among them.
Blockstream Jade
Pros
- Custody is self custody, so keys never leave the device and no company holds your balance.
- The firmware and companion app are open source, so the code that touches keys can be read.
- Connectivity covers usb c and bluetooth, so the device pairs with either a phone or a desktop.
Cons
- Price of $99.99 to $169.99 sits above Trezor's $79 for a single asset.
- Coverage is 2 coins, short of the 345 median in the hardware group.
- Support runs on help centre and community only, with no direct contact route listed.
Who each suits
BitBox02
Who it suits
- Long-term holders who want their coins in self-custody rather than sitting on an exchange.
- You who read firmware and want to check the code behind the wallet.
- Desktop users with a usb c port who hold a manageable set of coins.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants someone else to hold the keys: bynex is custodial.
- Phone-only users: Bit2Me is a mobile wallet rather than a hardware device.
- Long-tail coin hunters: Trezor lists 8,000 coins.
Blockstream Jade
Who it suits
- Bitcoin holders who want keys on a device they control, since custody is self custody
- Readers comfortable with an open source device and a written seed backup
- People who hold a single asset and prefer hardware to a phone app
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers on a tighter budget, since Trezor costs $79.
- Bit2Me users who want a phone app rather than a device to carry.
- Readers who would rather a platform held the balance, as bynex does with custodial.
Country by country
| Country | BitBox02 | Blockstream Jade |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Liechtenstein | Yes | No |
| Switzerland | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
BitBox02
How much does a BitBox02 cost compared with other hardware wallets?+
It is a one-time device purchase, not a subscription. Across hardware wallets on HodlCue the median price is €69.28, with the middle of the group starting around €52.24. Coins stay in self-custody, so the device is the main outlay you make.
Who holds the coins in a BitBox02?+
You do. Custody is self custody, so the keys never sit with Shift Crypto AG, the company behind the device, which is based in Switzerland and founded in 2015. The firmware is open source, and key handling happens on an ATECC608B secure element inside the device.
Blockstream Jade
How much does a Jade wallet cost?+
Jade is sold at $99.99 to $169.99. That is a single device cost rather than a subscription, and nothing is charged on the account afterwards. Trezor is priced at $79, so Jade sits at the pricier end of the hardware wallet range.
Which coins can I hold on a Jade wallet?+
Jade is built around Bitcoin, and the coin list is short at 2. That focus suits a device that keeps keys offline, but it rules Jade out if you want one box to hold many assets.
Other options to compare
Other matchups
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