With cryptocurrency prices through the roof, more and more people are starting to invest in digital assets like Bitcoins and Ethereum. Central banks are issuing warnings about an impending Bitcoin bubble, but that doesn't seem to be dampening anyone's enthusiasm for this newfound asset class. So if you also want to get in on the act, the first thing you need to do is create a Bitcoin Wallet to store your digital money. While there are many different types of wallets to store your crypto investments, using web-based "hot wallets" means you won't actually have any control over your money, leaving you at the mercy of the service provider's security infrastructure which has often proven to be the weakest link for cryptocurrency security, with over $1 billion allegedly stolen, hacked or scammed from unsuspecting investors over the years. This is exactly why we recommend using hardware wallets to store cryptocurrencies.

With cryptocurrencies becoming relatively more mainstream every day, many companies are starting to offer hardware wallets, but here are the best, most proven ones you should use:

Ledge Nano S is by far the most recommended hardware wallet for storing Bitcoins. It is made by a France-based technology company and offers a wide range of features for cryptocurrency investors. The device comes with two hardware buttons and a secure OLED screen to double-check and confirm every transaction. It also needs a 4-digit PIN (of your choice) every time it connects. One of the best features of the device is the "backup seed key" that can be used to restore your cryptocurrencies should the device be lost. or damaged.

Ledger Nano S is based on a dual-circuit architecture (ST31/STM32, certification level: CC EAL5+), while the integrity of the firmware is guaranteed by cryptographic confirmation. In addition to Bitcoin, the device also supports a number of other popular cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Ripple, Litecoin, Dash, Stratis, Komodo, Ark, PoSW and ERC20. Overall, this is a feature-packed, relatively inexpensive, well-reviewed cryptocurrency wallet that is widely considered a must-have for cryptocurrency investors. The device currently costs just over $70 on Amazon US, but we've seen it listed for $65 in the past. In the Eurozone, it will cost you €58 from the company's own official online store.