HD Wallet Derivation Path (BIP-32 / BIP-44) Regex for JavaScript

What this pattern does

This page provides a well-structured, multi-part regular expression for matching hd wallet derivation path (bip-32 / bip-44), ported and verified for JavaScript. Financial data validation has zero tolerance for false negatives — a missed invalid entry can corrupt downstream calculations. The snippet below is ready to drop into your JavaScript project — whether you're validating in an Express middleware, a Next.js API route, or a client-side form.

Javascript Implementation

// HD Wallet Derivation Path (BIP-32 / BIP-44)
// ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Finance > Crypto

const hdWalletDerivationPathBip32Bip44Regex = /^m(?:\\/(?:[0-9]+\'?|[0-9]+h?))+$/;

function validateHdWalletDerivationPathBip32Bip44(input: string): boolean {
  return hdWalletDerivationPathBip32Bip44Regex.test(input);
}

// Example
console.log(validateHdWalletDerivationPathBip32Bip44("m/44'/0'/0'/0/0")); // true

Test Cases

When to use this pattern

This pattern is drawn from the Finance > Crypto category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for JavaScript developers because especially critical in long-running Node.js event loops where a ReDoS vulnerability can block the entire process. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.

Common Pitfalls

Technical Notes

BIP-44 path: m / purpose' / coin_type' / account' / change / address_index. Apostrophe (') or 'h' suffix denotes hardened derivation. Bitcoin: m/44'/0'/0'. Ethereum: m/44'/60'/0'. Solana: m/44'/501'/0'.