How to Sell Crypto with Ledger

So you’ve been safeguarding your crypto assets with your Ledger signer™, and now you’re ready to turn some of that digital value into fiat currency. Selling your crypto with Ledger puts you in the driver’s seat, whether it’s to lock in profits, cover an expense, or shift your financial strategy.

This is your money, secured by your own hands; no banks, no intermediaries, just you fully in control.

Crypto freedom and secure self custody are both entirely seamless with Ledger; your funds are safer with you calling the shots. 

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the straightforward process of selling crypto via Ledger Live, taking advantage of the latest updates and partner integrations available in 2025 and beyond. 

Ledger Live and Your Ledger Device: Quick Setup

Before you can sell your crypto, it’s crucial to ensure your Ledger signer, also referred to as hardware device, and Ledger Wallet™ (formerly known as Ledger Live) app are primed and ready. Check for the latest version of your Ledger Wallet on your cellphone or laptop/tablet device.

It is always recommended to upgrade to the latest firmware version before performing any further transactions.

Open Ledger Wallet after connecting your Ledger signer to the ‘My Ledger’ section in Ledger Wallet and make sure your Ledger signer is running the latest OS (firmware) version here.

Sync Your Ledger Device

Ledger Wallet syncs with your signer to show your current balance and transaction history across Ledger Wallet (formerly known as Ledger Live) on both mobile and desktop devices. You’ll need to sync your device to ensure the information is aligned across all platforms . 

To sync, navigate to the ‘My Ledger’ section in the Ledger Wallet app.

Please note that the sync may involve you connecting your Ledger signer to your preferred device (phone/tablet/laptop) via USB-C or Bluetooth. 

Selling Crypto on Your Ledger Device: Step-by-Step

1. Set Up Your Crypto Accounts in Ledger Live

To sell crypto, you’ll need the right cryptocurrency account active in Ledger Wallet and the same account on your Ledger Wallet for the asset you’re cashing out.

The app will install automatically if it doesn’t exist on your device.

1. Open Ledger Wallet and Navigate to “Accounts”
2. Access the Portfolio: From Ledger Wallet’s home screen, head to the “Portfolio” tab to see your balances and account options.
3. Add an Account: If the crypto you want to sell isn’t listed, hit “+ Add account” and pick the coin (like Bitcoin or Ethereum). Follow the on-screen prompts to install the matching app on your Ledger if it’s not already there.

If you are running out of space on your Ledger signer, you may need to uninstall an app. Please note that deleting an app does not remove your assets; they remain on your Ledger Wallet accounts and these can be accessed and managed again by reinstalling the app.

For more details on how to install/uninstall apps on Ledger signer, click here

2. Starting the Sell Process

With your accounts in place, you’re set to kick off the selling process securely.

• Depending on the interface (laptop/mobile) you are running Ledger Wallet on, the Sell process may look a little different. 
• For desktop, click on the “Buy/Sell” tab. on the Ledger Wallet sidebar. This is your hub for both buying and selling crypto within Ledger’s safe ecosystem. As shown in (1).
• Choose “Sell” option at the top left of the screen. As shown in (2).
• Select the crypto asset you’d like to sell from the drop-down menu—Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or any other supported asset will be shown on the screen. As shown in (3).

• Next, review your account details and choose the account holding the crypto you’re selling. This screen will also show you the balance of the crypto asset you have in your portfolio. 

Note: At certain instances some assets may have sell enabled for the desktop app of a particular asset and not on the mobile app. 

3. Entering Sale Details

Now, specify how much crypto you’re selling and you will automatically see what you’ll get in fiat. 

Ledger Wallet converts your crypto asset value to the current fiat value of the fiat currency you would like to convert it to in real-time.

1. Amount Entry: Type in the amount of crypto you want to offload. Ledger Wallet will show you the fiat equivalent (USD, EUR, etc.) based on live market rates.
   
2. Review Limits: Check the provider’s minimum and maximum sale limits and tweak your amount if needed.
   
3. Time Sensitivity: Rates are often locked for about 15 minutes—finish the transaction within this time to lock in the quoted amount.

4. Selecting a Sell Provider

Ledger Wallet offers a handy comparison of providers, showing fees, supported fiat currencies, and payout methods (e.g., bank transfer). Pick one that fits—Coinify for Bitcoin, MoonPay for broader options, etc.

5. Confirming and Finalizing the Sale

Confirm sales with your Ledger’s industry leading security.

• Review Transaction Details: Ledger Wallet displays information about your sale: crypto amount, fiat payout, and fees. Double-check and verify details.
• Physical Confirmation: Your Ledger signer will display the transaction for you to verify. Match it with Ledger signer, then use the device’s buttons to approve it—keeping your funds safe from unsafe verification, blind signing (or fraudulent signing of transactions).

• Finalize Payment: After device approval, hit “Confirm Order” in Ledger Wallet to process the sale.
• Transaction Status: A status screen will track your sale’s progress. Depending on the provider and network, your fiat will soon hit your bank account.
• Check Your Email: Watch for a confirmation email from the provider with payout details and timing.
• View Your Transaction: You can view your recent transactions on the Portfolio tab on Ledger Wallet.

Note:

• Some assets (like ETH for instance) support Transaction Check.
• Some networks might not support Clear Signing.

Quick References

Selling crypto might seem tricky at first, but Ledger simplifies it while keeping you in control. Check out these resources to boost your know-how:

• Secure Self Custody: What its all about and why it matters in crypto – https://www.ledger.com/academy/topics/security/what-is-self-custody-in-crypto
• The complete guide to crypto trading by Ledger – https://www.ledger.com/academy/how-to-trade-crypto

Cashing Out with Confidence

Selling crypto through Ledger Wallet lets you transform your digital assets into fiat with ease, all while keeping security front and center. With a range of providers, real-time rates, and your Ledger signer’s protection, you’ve got everything you need to manage your funds your way.

Ready to cash out? Fire up Ledger Wallet, connect your device, and start selling. Your crypto, your rules, true freedom; all secured with a Ledger signer.

The Shift: From Hardware Wallet to signer 

Crypto may have begun as a bold experiment, but adoption has grown as the technology and user experience have rapidly evolved; the language used to describe it, has however, stayed stuck in its infancy.

We called our devices “hardware wallets,” mislabelling the role of secure hardware, and obfuscating the role of software (Ledger Live). Along the way, users were left behind.

People believed:

• That value was stored on the device (it isn’t).
• That if you lose the device, you lose your assets (you don’t).
• That the device itself was the endgame (it’s not).
• That those 24 words were a burden only tech-savvy users could manage (not true anymore).

These are more than misconceptions. They are adoption blockers. So at Ledger, we believe that clarity is essential for the next stage of adoption

We’re changing how we speak about our products. And by doing so, we’re changing how people understand digital ownership itself.

Hardware wallets  → signers

Ledger devices don’t store value. They sign transactions. They prove intent. They verify identity. They’re not vaults, they’re the secure bridge between who you are and what you do online. They don’t just hold keys. They empower you to trust yourself.

We call them signers now, because that’s what they truly are.

In a world where AI grows more powerful every day, proof of humanity matters more than ever. A signer is more than a security device, it’s your cryptographic proof of you. It gives you a secure foundation to own, authorize, and protect your digital life without relying on anyone else. From sending a transaction to signing a contract or verifying your credentials, your signer  ensures you, and only, can provide digital consent – proof of you.Together, signer and Ledger Wallet redefine what digital ownership looks like, clear, secure, and free from compromise.