Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much BTC to send and enter your Tether address on ERC-20 on Ethereum.
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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, USDT 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.
- USDT 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.
Tether — dollar-pegged stablecoin
USDT on Ethereum (ERC-20) is widely used in DeFi — send only on Ethereum mainnet.
Receiving ERC-20 USDT
Your wallet must be on Ethereum mainnet with the USDT token visible.
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 USDT?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Bitcoin to Tether swaps.
How long does BTC to USDT take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Bitcoin mainnet and ERC-20 on Ethereum confirmations and current network load.
Is BTC to USDT non-custodial?
Yes. You send BTC from your wallet and receive USDT 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.