Exchange in 3 steps
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Choose how much ETH 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 ETH to the address on your order — after confirmations, BTC is sent to your wallet automatically.
What do you need to know?
- Base confirmations are usually fast — often within a minute.
- Send ETH on Base mainnet only — not Ethereum L1, Optimism, or Arbitrum unless your order says otherwise.
- Use a Base-compatible wallet and address (0x…). Leave enough ETH on Base for gas on top of the swap amount.
- 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.
ETH on Base — Coinbase L2
Native ETH on Base — Ethereum's value on Coinbase's L2 with low fees, fast finality, and growing on-chain activity.
ETH on Base mainnet
Use a Base wallet for deposits. Ethereum mainnet ETH is a different network — wrong-chain sends may not be credited.
Leave enough ETH on Base for gas in addition to the amount you swap.
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 ETH to BTC?
No. SendSwap is a non-custodial instant exchange — no account, no ID checks, and no KYC for Ethereum (Base) to Bitcoin swaps.
How long does ETH to BTC take?
Most swaps finish in 1–5 minutes. Timing depends on Base mainnet and Bitcoin mainnet confirmations and current network load.
Is ETH to BTC non-custodial?
Yes. You send ETH from your wallet and receive BTC directly to the address you provide — SendSwap never holds your keys.
What if I send ETH on the wrong network?
Always match the network on your order page (Base mainnet for deposits). Wrong-network sends may not be credited — read our swap safety guides before you send.