Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much BTC to send and enter your Arbitrum address on Arbitrum One.
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Hit Exchange to open your order page with the live rate and deposit details.
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Transfer BTC to the address on your order — after confirmations, ARB is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- One on-chain confirmation is usually enough before your payout leg starts.
- BTC confirmation time depends on mempool congestion and the fee you paid.
- SegWit deposit addresses keep fees lower. If your wallet cannot send to SegWit, contact support before sending.
- ARB not visible yet? Wait a few minutes, resync your wallet, then contact support with your order ID if the payout tx is already listed.
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.
Before you send BTC
- Confirm your wallet can send to SegWit (bc1…) addresses.
- Leave enough for a network fee — low fees mean slower confirmation.
- Send only BTC on Bitcoin mainnet to the address on your order page.
How long until Bitcoin confirms?
Block times vary with network load and your chosen fee.
- Use mempool.space or similar tools to check whether your fee is competitive.
- Explorers show queue position — compare against pending transaction volume.
- Average block interval is ~10 minutes, but longer gaps happen.
Why traders move BTC to other chains
Bitcoin offers deep liquidity and wide recognition — many swaps start with BTC as the funding asset.
Moving into Ethereum, stablecoins, or alt L1s lets you access DeFi, payments, or portfolio diversification without a custodial account.
Arbitrum — leading Ethereum rollup
ARB is the governance token of Arbitrum One — an optimistic rollup with EVM compatibility and wide DeFi adoption.
ARB not received?
Confirm your wallet is on Arbitrum One and fully synced.
ARB payout tips
- Payouts go to Arbitrum One — use a 0x-style address on the correct chain.
- Check Arbiscan with the payout tx hash if your balance has not updated.
- Do not expect ARB on Ethereum mainnet unless your order explicitly lists it.
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 BTC to ARB?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Bitcoin to Arbitrum swaps.
How long does BTC to ARB take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Bitcoin mainnet and Arbitrum One confirmations and current network load.
Is BTC to ARB non-custodial?
Yes. You send BTC from your wallet and receive ARB directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send BTC on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Bitcoin mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.