Cold Wallet is a tense 2024 American thriller directed by Cutter Hodierne, exploring the dangerous allure of cryptocurrency through a darkly comedic revenge plot . The film centers on Billy (Raúl Castillo), a down-on-his-luck father whose separation brings financial despair. Together with techie Eva (Melonie Diaz) and MMA‑obsessed friend Dom (Tony Cavalero), they pour their savings into a new coin—Tulip—robbing them of a potential fresh start .
When Tulip unexpectedly crashes and its creator—crypto influencer Charles Hegel (Josh Brener)—is suspected to have staged his death, the trio becomes convinced they’ve been scammed. Tracking him to a remote mansion, they plan a bold home‑invasion: to kidnap Hegel and force him to compensate everyone who lost money . But their amateur vigilante scheme spirals into violence, revealing a psychological cat‑and‑mouse battle far more sinister than they anticipated .
Stylistically blending humor and horror, Cold Wallet critiques late‑stage capitalism and digital greed. Hegel embodies manipulative power reminiscent of real‑world figures, while the trio’s descent echoes the fallout of crypto scams like Quadriga . The film, running about 84 minutes, premiered at SXSW in March 2024 before a limited theatrical and digital release on February 28, 2025 .