If you’ve been asking “How can I swap ETH to BTC (or BTC to ETH)?”, this step-by-step guide walks you through the whole process — from choosing a venue to sending coins safely and tracking your transaction.
Quick Overview
- Where to swap: non-custodial exchange services, centralized exchanges (CEX), and DEX/aggregators.
- What you need: a funded wallet, the recipient coin’s address, and a few minutes for confirmations.
- What to check: rate type (fixed vs. floating), fees, minimum amounts, and deposit/withdrawal networks.
BTC & ETH market snapshot
Bitcoin Price
$80.47K24H % Change
-0.41%Market Cap
$1.61T24H Volume
$40.15BCirculating Supply
20.03MEthereum Price
$2.30K24H % Change
0.69%Market Cap
$277.87B24H Volume
$13.13BCirculating Supply
120.69MBTC/ETH live chart
BTC → ETH rate (indicative)
BTC to ETH
| BTC | ETH |
|---|---|
| 0.001 BTC | 0.034920 ETH |
| 0.005 BTC | 0.174602 ETH |
| 0.01 BTC | 0.349205 ETH |
| 0.05 BTC | 1.746024 ETH |
| 0.1 BTC | 3.492048 ETH |
| 0.5 BTC | 17.460238 ETH |
| 1 BTC | 34.920475 ETH |
| 5 BTC | 174.602376 ETH |
| 10 BTC | 349.204752 ETH |
| 25 BTC | 873.011881 ETH |
| 50 BTC | 1,746.023762 ETH |
| 100 BTC | 3,492.047523 ETH |
| 150 BTC | 5,238.071285 ETH |
| 500 BTC | 17,460.237616 ETH |
| 1000 BTC | 34,920.475233 ETH |
| 3000 BTC | 104,761.425698 ETH |
ETH to BTC
| ETH | BTC |
|---|---|
| 0.001 ETH | 0.00002864 BTC |
| 0.005 ETH | 0.00014318 BTC |
| 0.01 ETH | 0.00028636 BTC |
| 0.05 ETH | 0.00143182 BTC |
| 0.1 ETH | 0.00286365 BTC |
| 0.5 ETH | 0.01431825 BTC |
| 1 ETH | 0.02863649 BTC |
| 5 ETH | 0.14318247 BTC |
| 10 ETH | 0.28636495 BTC |
| 25 ETH | 0.71591236 BTC |
| 50 ETH | 1.43182473 BTC |
| 100 ETH | 2.86364946 BTC |
| 150 ETH | 4.29547419 BTC |
| 500 ETH | 14.31824729 BTC |
| 1000 ETH | 28.63649459 BTC |
| 3000 ETH | 85.90948376 BTC |
Where Can I Exchange Bitcoin for Ethereum?
1) Non-custodial instant exchanges
Services like AlwaysMoney and similar let you swap directly from your wallet without opening an exchange account. You send BTC to a deposit address; they send ETH to your wallet when the swap clears. Simple UX, no order books.
2) Centralized exchanges (CEX)
Create an account, deposit BTC, trade the BTC/ETH pair, then withdraw ETH. Usually lower spreads and more control (limits, stop orders), but requires account onboarding and custody while trading.
3) DEX & aggregators
On Ethereum L2s or cross-chain bridges/routers. Useful if you already hold assets onchain; watch for network gas and slippage.
How to Swap BTC → ETH on a Non-Custodial Service (Example Flow)
- Open the swap page. Choose your direction BTC → ETH.
- Enter the amount. The service shows an estimate of ETH you’ll receive.
- Paste your ETH address. Double-check network (Ethereum mainnet) and checksum.
- Review details. Rate type (fixed/floating), fees, minimum, and refund address for BTC.
- Start the swap. You’ll get a unique BTC deposit address.
- Send BTC. From your wallet, send exactly the requested amount to the deposit address.
- Wait for confirmations. After network confirms the BTC, the service executes the swap and sends ETH to your address.
- Verify receipt. Check your ETH wallet and the transaction hash in a block explorer.
How to Swap ETH → BTC (Reverse Direction)
- sеlect ETH → BTC and paste your BTC receive address (native SegWit/bech32 recommended).
- Confirm rate type, fees, and limits. Some platforms require a slightly higher minimum for this route.
- Send ETH to the provided deposit address and wait for on-chain confirmations.
- Receive BTC to your wallet once the swap completes.
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Fixed vs. Floating Rates — Which Should You Choose?
- Fixed: the platform locks the rate for a short window. You know the outcome up front; pay a small premium for certainty.
- Floating: you get the best available rate at execution time; result may vary with market moves.
How Long Do BTC ↔ ETH Swaps Take?
It depends on network load, fee settings, and the number of confirmations required. Typical ranges:
- BTC → ETH: ~10–60 minutes (BTC confirmations often dominate).
- ETH → BTC: ~5–30 minutes (gas price and mempool conditions matter).
Times may be shorter or longer during high volatility or congestion.
Fees to Expect
- Network fees: miners/validators on BTC/ETH.
- Service fee/spread: varies by platform and rate type.
- Exchange withdrawal fees (if using CEX).
Essential Safety Checklist
- Verify you’re on the official site/app (URL, TLS lock, bookmarks).
- Confirm address format & network (ETH mainnet vs. testnets; BTC bech32
bc1…preferred). - Use the exact deposit amount and send within the time window for fixed quotes.
- Save the order ID and transaction hashes for support.
- Start with a small test swap if it’s your first time.
Troubleshooting
- Delayed confirmations: check your fee level and mempool status; some services allow speed-ups.
- Sent wrong amount: contact support with your order ID and TXID; policies vary.
- Wrong address/network: many cases are irreversible — open a support ticket immediately, but success isn’t guaranteed.
FAQ
Conclusion
Swapping BTC and ETH is straightforward once you understand rate types, fees, and confirmation times. Keep control of your keys, verify details before sending, and start small to build confidence.
