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Hot Wallet · hot wallet

A wallet connected to the internet; convenient for quick access but carries more security risk.

A hot wallet suits daily trading and quick access to an asset, since it's usually available online through an app or browser.

Because of its constant internet connection, keeping large amounts of an asset in a hot wallet isn't recommended; it's better to keep only the portion you plan to trade soon there.

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