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Best Wallets to Hold Ethereum and Solana in One App (2026)

Holding ETH and SOL in one wallet means crossing the EVM-to-Solana boundary. We compare Phantom, Backpack, Trust Wallet, OKX/MetaMask and WATS, honestly.

For most people who hold both, the best single app for Ethereum and Solana in 2026 is Phantom or Backpack for the deepest Solana-native experience that also handles EVM, Trust Wallet or OKX Wallet for the widest chain and asset coverage in one mobile app, and WATS if you want one self-custody identity that spans Ethereum and its L2s, Solana and TON, with a single fee token on the optional Hot Wallet. There is no universal winner — the right pick depends on whether you lean Solana-first, want the broadest net, or want all three ecosystems under one account.

A few years ago, holding Ethereum and Solana meant running two wallets: one for the EVM world and one for Solana. The two ecosystems were built independently, with different address formats and signing schemes, so wallets specialised. That has changed. Most serious wallets now reach across the EVM-to-Solana boundary, and the question is no longer "can a wallet do both" but "which one does both in a way that fits how I actually use them." This roundup compares six honest options for keeping ETH and SOL in a single app, what each is genuinely best at, and where a different pick serves you better. WATS is one entry here, weighed on the same terms as the rest.

Quick answer: best ETH + SOL wallets in one app

If you mostly live on Solana and dip into Ethereum, Phantom and Backpack give you the most polished Solana-native experience while still supporting EVM chains. If you want the broadest possible coverage of chains and assets in one familiar mobile wallet, Trust Wallet and OKX Wallet are strong, and MetaMask — long the EVM standard — now supports Solana too. If your world is wider than ETH + SOL and includes TON, or you want a single fee token for everyday transactions, WATS holds Ethereum, EVM L2s, Solana and TON under one self-custody identity. Match the pick to your behaviour, not to a leaderboard.

Why holding both chains in one wallet is hard

Ethereum and Solana are not two flavours of the same network. They were designed separately, and that surfaces as real friction the moment you try to manage them together.

  • Different address formats. An Ethereum address is a 42-character hex string starting with 0x. A Solana address is a base58 string with no prefix. Paste one into the wrong field and the transaction simply will not go.
  • Different signing and account models. EVM chains use one account and signing scheme; Solana uses another, with program-derived accounts and a different transaction structure. A wallet has to speak both languages fluently, not just display two balances.
  • Separate native gas tokens. Ethereum and its rollups charge fees in ETH; Solana charges in SOL. You can hold a healthy balance on one chain and still be stuck because the other account has no native token for gas.
  • Different dApp connection handshakes. Connecting to a Solana app is not the same handshake as connecting on an EVM chain. A wallet that only properly supports one leaves you switching tools mid-task.

None of this is a defect in either chain — it is the natural result of two ecosystems maturing on their own terms. If you want the full breakdown of how these models differ, EVM vs Solana vs TON walks through it. The practical upshot is that a wallet truly handling both is doing more work than a single-chain wallet, and the candidates below solve it in different ways.

How we compared

This is a qualitative roundup, not a benchmark table. We deliberately avoid invented prices, ratings, user counts and performance numbers, because those change and because precise figures in this category are usually marketing rather than fact. Instead, each wallet is judged on questions that actually decide fit:

  • Genuine dual-chain support. Does it natively handle both Ethereum (plus EVM L2s) and Solana in the same app, or is one bolted on as an afterthought?
  • Custody model. Is it self-custody where you hold your own keys, and does any convenience feature change who can move funds?
  • Breadth beyond ETH + SOL. Does it reach further — more EVM chains, Bitcoin, TON — if your portfolio is wider than two chains?
  • Everyday workflow. Swapping, bridging, dApp connections and gas — how much of the job happens in one place versus sending you elsewhere?
  • Where it is honestly best. Every wallet here is the right answer for some user. We say which.

All six are self-custody wallets where you control your keys. Credit where it is due across the board: each of these is a capable product, and the differences are about fit, not about one being a scam and the rest gems.

The wallets compared

Phantom

Phantom built its reputation as the Solana wallet, and it shows. The Solana experience is fast, clean and feature-rich, with strong NFT support, staking, and a swap flow that feels native because it is. Phantom has since expanded to Ethereum and other EVM chains plus Bitcoin, so it is now a genuine multi-chain wallet rather than Solana-only. For someone whose centre of gravity is Solana but who also holds ETH, Phantom is one of the most comfortable single apps available. The honest caveat is that its EVM support, while solid, is the newer half of the product; long-time EVM power users sometimes still prefer an EVM-first tool for deep Ethereum work.

Backpack

Backpack is the other strong Solana-native contender, built by a team deep in the Solana ecosystem and known for a modern, app-like experience and xNFT ambitions. It is a self-custody wallet — you hold the seed phrase — with SOL staking, Solana NFT support and an in-app swap flow that feels native on Solana. Like Phantom, it has broadened beyond Solana to support Ethereum and other chains, and it pairs the wallet with the separate Backpack exchange for users who want a wallet and an exchange account under one brand — a pairing worth keeping distinct in your head, since the exchange side is a custodial account while the wallet remains self-custody. If you want a Solana-first wallet with a fresh, opinionated design and you also touch Ethereum, Backpack is a genuinely good pick. Its EVM and broader-chain coverage is capable but, as with Phantom, the product's soul is Solana-first — which is a strength if that is where you live and worth knowing if it is not.

Trust Wallet

Trust Wallet's pitch is breadth. It supports a very large number of chains and assets across EVM networks, Solana, Bitcoin and many others, all in one widely used mobile app, with an in-app dApp browser and swaps. If your priority is "one app that holds almost everything," Trust is one of the most comprehensive answers, and it natively includes both Ethereum and Solana. The trade-off of breadth is depth: a wallet covering dozens of chains spreads its polish thinly, so the Solana experience is functional rather than as specialised as a Solana-native tool. For a generalist holding ETH, SOL and a long tail of other assets, that is often the right compromise.

OKX Wallet

OKX Wallet anchors the EVM-first end of the spectrum while reaching well beyond it. It is a broad multi-chain, self-custody wallet — EVM chains, Solana, Bitcoin and more — with a strong DEX and bridge aggregator built in, so swaps and cross-chain routes happen inside the wallet rather than on a third-party site. It ships as both a browser extension and a mobile app, and it is backed by the OKX exchange, which makes moving between self-custody and an exchange account unusually smooth. That combination makes it attractive for active traders who want routing, breadth and an exchange link in one place. The honest caveats: its Solana experience is functional rather than Solana-native in feel, and the tight exchange integration is a feature if you already use OKX — and a consideration if you would rather keep your wallet independent of any exchange.

MetaMask

MetaMask is the long-standing EVM standard, and for years it was simply what "an Ethereum wallet" meant. Its strength on that side is still unmatched in this group: enormous dApp compatibility across Ethereum and the EVM L2s, a browser extension plus a mobile app, and pairing with hardware wallets such as Ledger and Trezor for cold-key signing. As of its recent multi-chain push it now supports Solana alongside Ethereum and EVM networks — exactly what this roundup cares about. The honest framing is that its Solana support is the newer, lighter half of the product: fine for holding SOL, sending and swapping, but not the place for deep Solana NFT or staking workflows. Think of MetaMask as the EVM wallet you already trust that now also holds SOL — the natural pick if you are an EVM regular and Solana is the side trip rather than the destination.

WATS

WATS is a self-custody, multi-product wallet (Chrome extension, mobile app, browser Hot Wallet, and an optional NFC metal card) that runs one identity across major EVM chains — Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, BNB Chain and others — plus Solana and TON. So it does the ETH + SOL job, and it goes a step further by adding TON under the same account, which none of the wallets above center on. The Chrome extension and mobile app are pure self-custody — you hold your own keys and seed. Where WATS adds an option the others do not is the browser-based Hot Wallet, which lets you pay network fees for swaps and transfers in a single token, ATS, instead of juggling ETH, SOL and TON for gas. To be precise about that: it changes which token you fund for fees, not the underlying network cost, and it applies only on the Hot Wallet. The honest counterweight: for pure Solana-native depth — the slickest staking, NFT and Solana-dApp UX — Phantom and Backpack are ahead, and WATS does not support native Bitcoin, where Phantom, Trust, OKX and others do. If you want the wider multi-chain framing, how to manage Ethereum, Solana and TON in one wallet goes deeper.

Dual-chain comparison table

Qualitative only — no invented prices, ratings or benchmarks. Use it to map each wallet to what you actually need.

Wallet ETH + EVM Solana depth Beyond ETH + SOL Honestly best for
Phantom Supported (newer half of the product) Deep, Solana-native Bitcoin, several EVM chains Solana-first users who also hold ETH
Backpack Supported Deep, Solana-native Multiple chains, paired exchange A fresh, Solana-first app with EVM too
Trust Wallet Broad EVM support Functional, generalist Very wide: Bitcoin and many chains Holding almost everything in one app
OKX Wallet EVM-first, very strong Supported, newer than native Wide multi-chain; built-in DEX and bridge; linked exchange Active traders who want routing in one place
MetaMask The long-standing EVM standard Newer, lighter than native EVM-centric; pairs with hardware wallets EVM regulars now adding Solana
WATS Ethereum + Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, BNB and more Supported, not Solana-native depth Adds TON; single ATS fee token on Hot Wallet; no native BTC One identity across ETH, Solana and TON

Best for Solana-native depth

If Solana is your home chain — you stake SOL, trade Solana NFTs, and live in Solana dApps — and Ethereum is the secondary holding you want in the same app, Phantom and Backpack are the honest top picks. They were built Solana-first, the Solana UX is the most refined in this group, and both now hold your ETH and EVM assets alongside SOL. Between them it is largely taste: Phantom is the mature, widely trusted default; Backpack is the newer, design-forward challenger with a paired exchange. Neither WATS nor the EVM-first wallets match their Solana-native polish, and saying otherwise would be dishonest. If that is your priority, start there.

The same logic runs in reverse on the EVM side. If almost all your activity is on Ethereum and L2s and Solana is the occasional visit, the wallet you already trust on EVM — frequently MetaMask, or OKX Wallet for its built-in swap and bridge routing — is a reasonable choice now that both hold Solana, even if their Solana support is the lighter, newer half of the product.

Best for one app across ETH + SOL (+ TON)

The case for WATS is specific and worth stating plainly rather than overselling. If your portfolio is not just ETH and SOL but also includes TON, WATS is one of the few wallets that holds all three under a single self-custody identity — and that is its real differentiator, since the other wallets here center on EVM, Solana and Bitcoin rather than TON. Add the optional Hot Wallet's single ATS fee token, and you stop pre-funding three separate native gas balances just to transact, paying fees from one ATS balance instead (it tracks live network cost, and still needs to be funded — it is not a discount or "gasless"). The mobile app and optional NFC metal card extend the same identity to your phone, with a tap-to-authenticate hardware factor if you want one.

The trade-offs are equally clear. WATS does not match Phantom or Backpack for Solana-native depth, and it does not support native Bitcoin, so if BTC anchors your holdings, a wallet like Phantom, Trust or OKX serves you better for that slice. The Hot Wallet's single-fee-token convenience is layered on the same non-custodial model as the rest of WATS — you hold your own keys and seed phrase and WATS never holds a key, exactly as with the extension and mobile app. If breadth-with-TON and one fee token matter more to you than Solana-native polish, WATS fits; if not, one of the others above is the better call. You can compare the broader field in managing ETH, Solana and TON in one wallet and start from the download page.

Bottom line

There is no single best wallet for holding Ethereum and Solana in 2026 — there is a best wallet for you. If you are Solana-first, Phantom or Backpack give you native depth with EVM along for the ride. If you want the widest net of chains and assets in one app, Trust Wallet or OKX Wallet lead, and MetaMask is the natural pick if you are already an EVM regular now adding Solana. If your world spans Ethereum, Solana and TON and you value one identity plus a single fee token, WATS is the one that stretches to all three — at the cost of native Bitcoin support and the last mile of Solana-native polish. Pick by how you actually use both chains, and the right answer falls out cleanly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best wallet to hold Ethereum and Solana in one app?

It depends on how you use them. Phantom and Backpack are best for Solana-native depth while also holding ETH; Trust Wallet and OKX Wallet offer the widest chain and asset coverage; MetaMask suits EVM regulars now adding Solana; and WATS holds Ethereum, EVM L2s, Solana and TON under one self-custody identity. There is no universal winner — match the wallet to whether you lean Solana-first, want the broadest net, or want all three ecosystems in one account.

Can MetaMask hold Solana now, or is it EVM-only?

MetaMask, long the EVM standard, now supports Solana alongside Ethereum and other EVM networks following its multi-chain expansion. Its strength remains its enormous EVM dApp compatibility; its Solana support is the newer, lighter half of the product, so treat it as the EVM wallet you already trust that now also holds SOL rather than a Solana-native experience.

Does WATS support both Ethereum and Solana?

Yes. WATS runs one self-custody identity across major EVM chains (Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, BNB Chain and others) plus Solana and TON. The Chrome extension and mobile app are pure self-custody. WATS does not match Phantom or Backpack for Solana-native depth, and it does not support native Bitcoin.

Which wallet is best for Solana-native features like staking and NFTs?

Phantom and Backpack lead here. Both were built Solana-first, so their staking, NFT and Solana-dApp experiences are the most refined in this comparison, and both now also hold your Ethereum and EVM assets. If Solana is your home chain and Ethereum is secondary, start with one of these two.

What is the single ATS fee token in WATS, and which wallet has it?

On the WATS Hot Wallet, you can pay network fees for swaps and transfers in a single token, ATS, instead of funding ETH, SOL and TON separately for gas. It changes which token pays the fee, not the underlying network cost — it is not a discount or gasless, it tracks live network cost, and it still needs a funded ATS balance. It applies only to the Hot Wallet, which is non-custodial like the rest of WATS — you hold your own keys and seed phrase, just as with the extension and mobile app. None of the other wallets compared here use this single-fee-token model.