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Batch Transactions: Saving Fees with Ledger Live

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Bitcoin and Ethereum transaction fees can add up quickly, especially when making multiple transfers. Batch transactions allow you to combine several payments into a single transaction, significantly reducing costs. If you’re using Ledger Live, you can optimize your crypto transfers by batching them efficiently.

This guide explains how batch transactions work, their benefits, and how to execute them using Ledger Live (and alternative methods when needed).

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1. Ledger Live for Windows 10/11

2. Ledger Live for MAC

3. Ledger Live for Android

What Are Batch Transactions?

A batch transaction (or transaction batching) is the process of grouping multiple transfers into a single blockchain transaction. Instead of paying fees for each individual transfer, you pay one network fee for the entire batch.

Supported Cryptocurrencies

  • Bitcoin (BTC) – Batching is highly effective due to UTXO-based fee structure.
  • Ethereum (ETH & ERC-20 tokens) – Possible but requires smart contract interaction.
  • Other UTXO-based coins (LTC, BCH, etc.) – Similar to Bitcoin.

Why Use Batch Transactions?

1. Lower Transaction Fees

  • Instead of paying separate fees for each transfer, you pay once for the entire batch.
  • Example: Sending 10 Bitcoin payments individually could cost 10x the fee, while a batch transaction costs ~1.5x a single fee.

2. Faster Processing

  • Fewer transactions = less blockchain congestion.
  • Miners prioritize transactions with higher total fees, so batches often confirm faster.

3. Reduced Blockchain Bloat

  • Fewer transactions mean less data stored on the blockchain, improving network efficiency.

How to Send Batch Transactions in Ledger Live

Currently, Ledger Live does not natively support batch transactions for Bitcoin or Ethereum. However, you can still batch transactions using alternative methods while keeping your Ledger device secure.

Method 1: Batch Bitcoin (BTC) Transactions Using Electrum + Ledger

Since Ledger Live doesn’t support batching, you can use Electrum Wallet (connected to your Ledger) for Bitcoin batch transactions.

Steps:

  1. Install Electrum (https://electrum.org) and connect your Ledger device.
  2. Create a new wallet in Electrum (Standard Wallet > Use a hardware device > Select Ledger).
  3. Go to “Send” and enter multiple recipient addresses and amounts.
  4. Click “Pay to many” (or manually add outputs).
  5. Set a custom fee (lower than individual transactions).
  6. Confirm on Ledger and broadcast the transaction.

Method 2: Batch Ethereum (ETH/ERC-20) Transactions Using MetaMask + Ledger

For Ethereum, you need a smart contract wallet or a service that supports batching (like Gnosis Safe). Alternatively, some DeFi platforms allow batched withdrawals.

Steps (Using MetaMask + Ledger):

  1. Connect Ledger to MetaMask (via WalletConnect or hardware wallet option).
  2. Use a DeFi platform (like Aave or Uniswap) that supports batch withdrawals.
  3. Or deploy a custom smart contract (advanced users only).

When Should You Use Batch Transactions?

✔ Paying multiple employees/vendors in crypto
✔ Distributing tokens to multiple investors
✔ Consolidating small UTXOs (Bitcoin)
✔ Reducing fees for frequent small transactions

Limitations & Risks

⚠ Ledger Live does not natively support batching (requires third-party wallets).
⚠ Bitcoin batch transactions reveal all recipients (privacy trade-off).
⚠ Ethereum batch transactions require smart contracts (higher complexity).

Best Practices for Batch Transactions

✅ Use Electrum for Bitcoin batching (best alternative to Ledger Live).
✅ Check fee estimators (mempool.space for BTC, Etherscan for ETH).
✅ Test with small amounts first before large batches.
✅ Use SegWit (Bech32) addresses for lower Bitcoin fees.

Conclusion

Batch transactions are a powerful way to save on fees when sending multiple crypto payments. While Ledger Live doesn’t support this feature directly, you can still batch transactions securely using Electrum (for Bitcoin) or MetaMask (for Ethereum) while keeping your keys protected by your Ledger device.

By adopting batch transactions, you can reduce costs, speed up confirmations, and optimize your crypto transfers—ideal for businesses, traders, and frequent senders.

Want lower fees? Start batching today! 🚀