# How much is safe to keep in a hot wallet

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Published: 2026-10-17T18:09:39+08:00 | Updated: 2026-10-27T22:10:00+08:00
Verified: 2026-10-27

## Quick answer
A hot wallet should hold only what you are willing to lose in a single signing mistake, because the browser session is the attack surface. Separation of spending and savings matters more than the specific wallet brand.

## Summary
Size it as money you would not miss this month. The browser is the attack surface, not the chain.

## Key takeaways
- Cap the hot balance as a monthly figure.
- Keep savings behind a hardware signer.
- Rotate the spending wallet periodically.

## FAQ
Q: Is a hardware wallet immune?
A: No. It protects the key from extraction, not from you approving a malicious transaction on a compromised screen or with blind signing enabled.
Q: Does a separate browser profile help?
A: It reduces cross-site exposure and extension permission creep, which is a meaningful share of real incidents.