Watch-Only Wallet

A watch-only wallet lets you monitor your Bitcoin balance and transactions without ever having access to the private keys needed to spend your coins. It works using only your public key or wallet address, allowing the wallet to display incoming payments and the total held, but preventing any withdrawals or transfers.

This makes watch-only wallets ideal for tracking funds stored in cold storage—such as on a hardware device or paper wallet—without exposing private keys to the internet or mobile devices. You can safely check on your cold-stored Bitcoin from anywhere, or keep an eye on wallets for family, friends, or organizations, knowing the funds cannot be moved from the watch-only wallet.

If you’re looking for a wallet that allows you to send and receive Bitcoin, consider visiting our Choosing a Bitcoin Wallet guide for more options.