Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much ADA to send and enter your Bitcoin address on Bitcoin mainnet.
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Hit Exchange to open your order page with the live rate and deposit details.
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Transfer ADA to the address on your order — after confirmations, BTC is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- Cardano deposits need several confirmations before the swap proceeds.
- Block times are around 20 seconds but can vary with network load.
- Use a Shelley-era Cardano address — legacy Byron formats may not be supported on all routes.
- BTC not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
Cardano — research-driven layer-1
ADA is the native token of Cardano — a proof-of-stake network focused on security and formal verification.
Sending ADA
Send native ADA on Cardano mainnet from a compatible wallet.
Leave enough ADA for the transaction fee in addition to your swap amount.
Bitcoin — the original digital asset
Since 2009, Bitcoin has been the benchmark cryptocurrency — deep liquidity, wide recognition, and the default on-ramp for cross-chain swaps.
When is my BTC spendable?
After your payout transaction receives the confirmations shown on the order page — typically one or more blocks depending on route.
Checking your BTC payout
- Open the order page and copy the payout transaction hash into a Bitcoin block explorer.
- Confirm the destination address matches your wallet exactly — including case and format.
- Most wallets show incoming BTC after one confirmation; some exchanges wait for more.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Step-by-step tutorial
Read the full walkthrough before you send your deposit.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need KYC to swap ADA to BTC?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Cardano to Bitcoin swaps.
How long does ADA to BTC take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Cardano mainnet and Bitcoin mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is ADA to BTC non-custodial?
Yes. You send ADA from your wallet and receive BTC directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send ADA on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Cardano mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.