Coldcard MK5 ships with 5 major wallet upgrades
Coinkite launched the Coldcard MK5, its first hardware upgrade to the flagship Bitcoin wallet since 2022.The Coldcard MK5 features a 1.54-inch Gorilla Glass display, redesigned tactile buttons, and improved NFC for smoother Bitcoin transactions.The wallet retains the MK4s dual secure element architecture from two different chip vendors, keeping private keys fully air-gapped.Coinkites NVK said the MK5 is a reimagining of the user experience while preserving the security standards the community has relied on for years. Coinkite launched the Coldcard MK5 on March 10, 2026, marking the companys first hardware revision to the MK line since the MK4 arrived in 2022 and introducing five significant user experience improvements to its Bitcoin-only signing device. “The MK5 isn‘t just an update; it’s a reimagining of the user experience,” said NVK, co-founder of Coinkite. “More durable, visible, and intuitive, all while preserving the rock-solid security our users depend on to protect their Bitcoin.” What changed from MK4 The headline hardware change is a 1.54-inch display protected by Gorilla Glass, replacing the previous screen with one that is visibly sturdier and more legible. The MK4 used recessed buttons that required fingertips to press into a socket to register a click. The MK5 redesign brings buttons nearly flush with the