Self Custody · BTC

Self Custody Wallet for Bitcoin (BTC)

Hold your own Bitcoin in a non-custodial wallet app. Your keys, your recovery phrase, your BTC, with no exchange account and no KYC required to get started.

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Why Self Custody Matters for Bitcoin

Bitcoin was built so you do not need permission to hold it

"Not your keys, not your coins" started as a Bitcoin phrase for a reason. When an exchange holds your BTC, your access depends on that company. A self custody bitcoin wallet puts that control back with you.

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No third party in the middle

Your Bitcoin wallet address is generated from keys that never leave your device. QIE cannot freeze or move your BTC.

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Independent from any exchange

Your access is not tied to an exchange staying online, keeping your account in good standing, or approving a withdrawal.

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Still simple to use

Self custody does not have to mean complicated. Setup takes a few minutes, right from the app.

Features

What the Bitcoin wallet actually gives you

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Native BTC support

Send and receive real Bitcoin, not a wrapped or synthetic version.

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Private keys on your device

Your recovery phrase is created and stored locally, never on QIE's servers.

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Send BTC via QIE ID

Share a short, readable QIE ID instead of a Bitcoin address that can run up to 42 characters.

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Swap BTC to other assets

Exchange BTC for ETH, SOL, XRP, TRX or other supported coins inside the same app.

See how swaps work →

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Buy Bitcoin with a card

Fund your wallet with fiat through a built-in on-ramp.

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Mobile and Chrome extension

The same Bitcoin wallet on iOS, Android and desktop browser.

Human-Readable Addresses

Send Bitcoin with a human-readable QIE ID

A Bitcoin address is a long string that is easy to mistype and hard to verify at a glance. One wrong character and the BTC is gone.

A QIE ID gives your wallet a short, memorable name instead. Share it once, and anyone can send you BTC without copying and pasting an address.

Claim Your QIE ID

bc1qz9x7...m4wq2z

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@alex.qie

The Difference

Custodial exchange wallet vs. self custody Bitcoin wallet

Exchange wallet (custodial)

✕Exchange holds your private keys
✕Withdrawals can be delayed or paused
✕Requires ID verification and KYC
✕Access depends on the company staying operational

QIE Wallet (self custody)

✓You hold the private keys, always
✓Send BTC whenever you choose
✓No KYC to create the wallet
✓Works independently of any single company

Benefits

Why holders move BTC into self custody

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Full control of your Bitcoin. Only your device can authorize a transaction.

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No exchange risk. An exchange outage or freeze cannot lock you out of BTC you hold yourself.

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Fewer typos, fewer lost transfers. A QIE ID replaces the long BTC address for everyday sending.

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One wallet for more than Bitcoin. Solana, Ethereum, XRP and TRON live in the same app.

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No KYC delay. Start holding BTC the same day you download the app.

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Built-in swaps. Move between BTC and other assets without a separate exchange step.

Use Cases

Why Bitcoin holders choose this wallet

Long-term holding

Holding BTC without a middleman

For a bitcoin wallet meant to hold long term, self custody removes reliance on any single exchange staying trustworthy for years.

Leaving an exchange

Moving BTC off an exchange

A common first step into self custody is simply withdrawing BTC from an exchange into a wallet you control.

Everyday sending

Paying someone in Bitcoin

Send BTC directly to a QIE ID for a quick payment, without either side needing to handle a raw wallet address.

Getting Started

How to store Bitcoin safely in four steps

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Download the app
Install QIE Wallet on iOS, Android or as a Chrome extension.
2
Create your Bitcoin wallet
A BTC address is generated instantly from your own keys.
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Back up your recovery phrase
Write it down and store it somewhere private. This is the only way to restore your wallet.
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Receive or move your BTC
Transfer Bitcoin in from an exchange, or receive it directly from someone else.

Questions

Bitcoin Wallet FAQ

The most common questions about holding BTC in a wallet where you control the keys.

Read the self custody wallet guide →

What is a self custody Bitcoin wallet?+

A self custody Bitcoin wallet is a wallet where you, not a company, hold the private keys that control your BTC. QIE Wallet generates and stores those keys on your own device, so only you can move your funds.

Is self custody safer than keeping Bitcoin on an exchange?+

Self custody removes exchange-specific risks such as withdrawal freezes, hacks of a shared exchange wallet, or a company halting operations. It shifts responsibility to you, since a lost recovery phrase cannot be reset by anyone.

Do I need to complete KYC to create a Bitcoin wallet in QIE?+

No. Since QIE Wallet is non-custodial and not an exchange, you can generate a Bitcoin wallet and receive BTC without an identity check.

Can I send Bitcoin using a QIE ID instead of a wallet address?+

Yes. Once you claim a QIE ID, people can send you BTC using that short, readable name instead of your full Bitcoin address.

What happens if I lose my recovery phrase?+

Your recovery phrase is the only backup of your Bitcoin wallet. If it is lost and you no longer have access to the device, the funds cannot be recovered by QIE or anyone else.

Can I hold other coins alongside Bitcoin in the same wallet?+

Yes. The same QIE Wallet also supports Solana, Ethereum, XRP, TRON and over 1,000 other coins and tokens, so BTC does not need its own separate app.