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What Is Cryptocurrency Cold Storage? Cold storage is removing your cryptocurrency keys from your wallet and storing them somewhere that is not connected to another device, a network, or the internet.

Cold storage keeps crypto offline, enhancing security by deterring hackers. Hardware wallets, a common cold storage type, involve a one-time cost of $50-$150. Investors often use both cold and hot ...