Ledger is running a Golden Week promotion on its official website, offering up to $80 in Bitcoin with the purchase of select hardware wallet models. The campaign runs until the night of May 3 (Central European Time).
Bonus Tiers by Model
Customers buying the Ledger Stax receive $80 in BTC, a Ledger Recovery Key, and a Magnet Shell. The Ledger Flex comes with $70 BTC and a Recovery Key, while the Nano Gen5 offers $30 BTC plus a Recovery Key. The Nano X and Nano S Plus provide $20 and $10 in BTC, respectively. The bonus is delivered via a physical code included with the device, redeemable inside the Ledger Wallet app.
The campaign underscores the importance of self-custody: private keys stay offline, away from internet-connected devices, shielding assets from malicious websites, compromised browser extensions, and accidental approvals. Every transaction must be physically confirmed on the device, a critical safeguard for DeFi, token swaps, and smart contract interactions.
Wallet 4.0: Watch Mode and DeFi Aggregation
Ledger recently released version 4.0 of its wallet software, streamlining portfolio monitoring and providing faster access to buy, transfer, swap, and staking functions. The mobile experience gains market data, price movements, top gainers, transaction alerts, and sentiment indicators. A new “Watch Mode” lets users track portfolios and market data without connecting their hardware device.
DeFi integration expands with support for OKX, 1inch, Velora, and NEAR Intents, enabling users to access cross-chain swaps and lending protocols directly from the wallet.
Staking, CL Card, and Gas Sponsorship
The redesigned staking feature simplifies finding eligible assets, but yields are not guaranteed and fluctuate with network validators, third-party policies, and market conditions. The integrated CL Card allows users to spend crypto balances through the wallet app for everyday purchases.
Another addition is “gas sponsorship,” powered by BlinkLabs, which lets certain transactions complete without the blockchain’s native gas token—for example, network fees can be paid with the token being swapped. This feature is not available on all networks or transaction types, and users are advised to review each transaction carefully.
Ledger’s product lineup spans price points: the Stax and Flex target users wanting touchscreens and Bluetooth, while the Gen5, Nano X, and S Plus offer more affordable entry options. The company stresses buying only from official channels to avoid counterfeits and reiterates that no Ledger device will ever ask for the 24-word recovery phrase; the phrase should only be used within secure recovery settings.
The Golden Week promotion bundles hardware security, free Bitcoin, and a revamped software interface. Buyers should check regional availability and eligibility terms before ordering.