Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
BitBox02 vs ELLIPAL
ELLIPAL
BitBox02
Higher score in this comparison
Where BitBox02 and ELLIPAL differ
| Compare | BitBox02ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | ELLIPALReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Coins supported | from 1,500 | from 10,000 |
| Secure element | ATECC608B | CC EAL5+ Secure Chip |
| Connectivity | USB c | NFC |
| Price | Not confirmed | €54 to €149 |
| Open source | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Wallet type (Hardware), Custody (Self custody), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- BitBox02 scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.7.
- Founded is lower at BitBox02: 2015 vs 2018.
- Connectivity: only BitBox02 offers USB c.
- Connectivity: only ELLIPAL offers NFC.
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.
ELLIPAL
ELLIPAL is a self-custody hardware wallet for people who want coins held on a device rather than by an exchange. It suits broad token coverage and tap to sign handling, with a coin list of from 10,000 and connection over nfc alone, so no cable is needed.
Score breakdown
| Area | BitBox02 | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.8Price of €54 to €149 sits above the hardware wallet median of €69.28, in the dearer part of the field. |
| Offer | 8.9 | 9.0Higher |
| Trust | 9.3Higher | 8.4 |
How they place
| Ranking | BitBox02 | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 47 of 156 | 15 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 7 of 58 | 5 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BitBox02 | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | Shift Crypto AG | ELLIPAL Limited |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2015Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BitBox02 | ELLIPAL | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | €54 to €149highest quarter | €0 |
| Coins supported | from 1,500highest quarter | from 10,000highest 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.
ELLIPAL
Pros
- Coin list of from 10,000 covers a long tail of tokens beyond the majors.
- self custody keeps the keys on the device, so the holder stays in control of the balance.
- Signing over nfc alone means there is no cable to carry or mis-seat.
Cons
- Recovery rests on a single seed phrase, so one lost sheet costs the whole balance.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no live chat or phone line listed.
- One link, nfc, means phone compatibility decides whether the device works at all.
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.
ELLIPAL
Who it suits
- Holders who keep their own keys, since the wallet is self custody.
- People holding a long tail of tokens, with a coin list of from 10,000.
- Buyers who want to work without cables, since connection runs over nfc.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bit2Me, which is a mobile wallet, for anyone who wants keys on a phone rather than a hardware device.
- bynex, which is custodial, for anyone happy to let a provider hold the coins.
- Trezor, listed at $79, if you want to weigh a differently priced hardware unit before buying.
Current offers
ELLIPAL
Current offer
Discount code
Own This Run - Up to 50% Off ELLIPAL X Card: Up to 50% off
Site banner offer on the ELLIPAL X Card cold wallet; X Card sets shown from EUR 67 (was EUR 125)
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
ELLIPAL Titan 2.0 price reduction: EUR 149 (was EUR 155), up to $59 off bundles
Product page sale on Titan 2.0, Titan 2.0 & Steel EUR 169 (was EUR 210) and Titan 2.0 & X Card EUR 189 (was EUR 225)
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | BitBox02 | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
ELLIPAL
What does the ELLIPAL Titan cost?+
The device is priced at €54 to €149. On price it sits 102 of 120 brands compared, which puts it towards the dearer end of the set. The money is spent when you buy the unit rather than added over time.
Does ELLIPAL hold my coins for me?+
The wallet is self custody, so keys are created and kept on the hardware and no provider holds them. That position is set out in the product terms and repeated in the feature list, which makes the trade-off plain: recovery planning stays with the holder.
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