Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,246 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Crypto Wallets & Custody Solutions
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Trezor has narrowly overtaken as the most recommended crypto wallet, prized by AI assistants for its open-source firmware. This shift reflects a broader trend where responses now draw sharper distinctions between mainstream, multi-coin wallets and specialized, high-security options for long-term holding.
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praised for open-source firmware, transparency, and clear setup guides for beginners. | 63% | |
| 2 | Valued for its polished user experience and the broadest support for altcoins. | 61% | |
| 3 | A beginner-friendly option noted for its simple, card-based, seedless backup system. | 17% | |
| 4 | 17% | ||
| 5 | Recognized for its fully air-gapped hardware using QR codes for offline security. | 14% | |
| 6 | Recommended as the standard 'hot wallet' for daily transactions and dApp interactions. | 12% | |
| 7 | 11% | ||
| 8 | 9% | ||
| 9 | 7% | ||
| 10 | A top software choice for coordinating advanced multi-signature setups with hardware wallets. | 7% | |
| 11 | 6% | ||
| 12 | Frequently cited for its air-gapped, QR-code-based signing and open-source firmware. | 6% | |
| 13 | 5% | ||
| 14 | The de facto standard for DAO treasury management with on-chain multi-sig security. | 5% | |
| 15 | 5% | ||
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 4% | ||
| 18 | 4% | ||
| 19 | 4% | ||
| 20 | 4% | ||
| 21 | 4% | ||
| 22 | 3% | ||
| 23 | 3% | ||
| 24 | 3% | ||
| 25 | 3% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
reddit.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 25% of analyzed answers.
Overtook Ledger for the #1 overall rank between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
Dropped from #1 to #2 rank overall as Trezor gained in recommendations.
“A straightforward recommendation for user-friendly security.” → “Often recommended with a caveat about its closed-source firmware vs open-source alternatives.”
Emerged as a top-three contender since Nov 2025, especially for Bitcoin purists.
Fell from rank #4 to #7 between Oct 2025 and Mar 2026.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43% | 59% | ||
| 40% | 53% | ||
| 8% | 38% | ||
| 23% | 17% | ||
| 16% | 20% |
The two models disagree most about Tangem (ChatGPT #11, Google #3) and Trust Wallet (ChatGPT #10, Google #18).
Trezor has narrowly overtaken Ledger as the most recommended crypto wallet, prized by AI assistants for its open-source firmware. This shift reflects a broader trend where responses now draw sharper distinctions between mainstream, multi-coin wallets and specialized, high-security options for long-term holding.
Across 2,246 AI responses, Trezor is mentioned most, named in 63% of them, followed by Ledger (61%) and Tangem (17%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,246 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI consistently recommends multi-sig solutions like Casa and
Unchained as superior for holdings over $100k, positioning them as a necessary step beyond single-device security. Hardware wallets such as Coldcard,
Trezor, and
Ledger are presented as the individual keys within this more robust architecture, not as standalone solutions for this value.
AI consistently recommends multi-sig solutions like Casa and
Unchained as superior for holdings over $100k, positioning them as a necessary step beyond single-device security. Hardware wallets such as Coldcard,
Trezor, and are presented as the individual keys within this more robust architecture, not as standalone solutions for this value.
For moving coins off an exchange, AI overwhelmingly recommends a hardware wallet for maximum security, with Ledger and as the top choices. Software wallets like and Trust Wallet are consistently positioned as convenient for daily use or small balances but are framed as a less secure alternative for long-term storage.
I need a safe and secure crypto wallet to move my coins off the exchange. Hardware vs. software?
For moving coins off an exchange, AI overwhelmingly recommends a hardware wallet for maximum security, with Ledger and
Trezor as the top choices. Software wallets like
MetaMask and Trust Wallet are consistently positioned as convenient for daily use or small balances but are framed as a less secure alternative for long-term storage.
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