Exchange in 3 steps
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Set the BTC amount and paste your Ethereum mainnet payout address.
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Create the order to lock the quote and see the deposit address.
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Send BTC to that deposit. After confirmations, ETH is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- In most cases, a single Bitcoin confirmation is enough for us to process your ETH payout.
- How fast BTC confirms depends on network load and the fee you attach — congested mempools mean longer waits.
- We prefer SegWit BTC deposit addresses for lower fees and faster inclusion. If your wallet only supports legacy formats, contact support before you send.
- ETH not visible yet? Give it a few minutes and resync your wallet. If the order already shows a sent transaction, contact support with your order ID.
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.
Ethereum — programmable money on-chain
ETH powers Ethereum mainnet — gas, staking, DeFi, and most smart-contract activity in crypto live here.
What if my ETH hasn't arrived?
Check the order page for a payout transaction hash first.
Confirm your wallet is on Ethereum mainnet and fully synced.
How fast is the ETH payout?
Most payouts land within minutes once your deposit confirms — Ethereum blocks are ~12 seconds apart.
Receiving ETH on the correct network
- Payouts go to Ethereum mainnet — not BSC, Base, Arbitrum, or other L2s unless your order explicitly lists them.
- Double-check the address you paste: one wrong character sends funds to an unreachable wallet.
- Self-custody wallets (MetaMask, Rabby, hardware devices) are recommended for long-term holding.
Float vs fixed rate on ETH payouts
The rate mode you pick at the top of the swap widget affects how your final ETH amount is calculated.
- Float rate follows the market until your deposit confirms — best when mempools are quiet.
- Fixed rate locks the quote for a short window — useful when ETH price is moving quickly.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Coin swap hubs
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Frequently asked questions
Is identity verification required to trade BTC for ETH?
No. GetSwap is a NO-KYC & Privacy-First Crypto Exchange — no profile, no ID upload, and no funded account for Bitcoin → Ethereum.
How long is a BTC → ETH order?
Typical completion is a few minutes. Bitcoin mainnet and Ethereum mainnet confirmation times set the pace.
Do you custody BTC or ETH?
No. You send BTC yourself and ETH is paid to the address you enter — GetSwap does not keep a wallet balance for you.
What if I pick the wrong BTC network?
Match the network printed on the order (Bitcoin mainnet). A mismatch can strand the deposit — check the swap safety notes first.