On Tuesday, MoonPay announced the launch of MoonPay Trade directly through Ledger Wallet, a significant integration aimed at enhancing cross-chain trading while maintaining the security of Ledger’s ecosystem. This new feature comes at a time of increasing interest in trading among institutional investors, offering a secure method for trading digital assets without exposing private keys.
The integration allows Ledger Wallet users to access services related to swapping and trading, with their private keys securely stored on their hardware wallets. “We’re excited to announce that MoonPay Trade is now live via Ledger Wallet™, giving users access to fast, competitive decentralized cross-chain trading within the security of the Ledger ecosystem,” the official announcement noted.
MoonPay Trade, which launched in May 2026, serves as a centralized platform for executing cryptocurrency trades and accessing liquidity, designed for both decentralized finance applications and institutional users. This service is built upon technology from Decent.xyz, a Y Combinator-backed cross-chain routing company recently acquired by MoonPay. The platform functions as a single access point for over 200 blockchains and protocols.
The announcement of MoonPay Trade coincides with recent cybersecurity breaches in the cryptocurrency sector, which have resulted in significant financial losses. As the demand for secure trading methods rises, many institutions are increasingly exploring decentralized finance and tokenized assets.
With the integration of MoonPay Trade, users can now swap cryptocurrencies seamlessly across both desktop and mobile versions of the Ledger Wallet. They will trade assets visible on the Ledger interface, while MoonPay handles routing, execution, and settlement across various blockchains.
This collaboration follows previous partnerships between MoonPay and Ledger, which have included features for buying and selling cryptocurrency assets. Ivan Soto-Wright, Co-Founder and CEO of MoonPay, stated, “Ledger has set the standard for self-custody, and their users expect the best. MoonPay Trade brings institutional-grade crypto trading into that environment. Users get competitive rates and fast settlement without ever stepping outside the security model they trust.”
MoonPay will manage liquidity aggregation from diverse sources, but all transactions will require approval through the Ledger signer, further enhancing security.
The rollout of MoonPay Trade on Ledger Wallet is part of a broader strategy of partnerships and expansions for MoonPay. Previously, the company enabled users to buy cryptocurrency directly through Ledger Live, expanded the range of supported coins, and incorporated various payment methods, including Apple Pay. The introduction of a sell function in December 2024 allows users to cash out via local bank transfers and cards in several countries. Additionally, MoonPay incorporated support for Ledger signer into its MoonPay Agents product in March 2026, empowering users to verify and approve transactions on their hardware devices without compromising their private keys.
