Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much BTC to send and enter your Litecoin address on Litecoin mainnet.
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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, LTC 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.
- LTC 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.
Litecoin — Bitcoin's first fork
Litecoin (LTC) is a 2011 Bitcoin fork created by Charlie Lee, with early input from other developers including a former Google engineer. It keeps peer-to-peer transfers but targets faster blocks and lower everyday fees. Traders often call it "digital silver."
When will LTC arrive?
Usually within several blocks after your deposit confirms — often under 15 minutes in normal conditions.
LTC payout troubleshooting
- Verify your Litecoin address format matches what your wallet expects (Legacy, SegWit, or M-address).
- Check a Litecoin explorer with the payout tx hash from your order page.
- Resync your wallet if the transaction is confirmed on-chain but balance is unchanged.
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 LTC?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Bitcoin to Litecoin swaps.
How long does BTC to LTC take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Bitcoin mainnet and Litecoin mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is BTC to LTC non-custodial?
Yes. You send BTC from your wallet and receive LTC 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.