Bitcoin and Ethereum
Bitcoin and Ethereum use different networks. ETH is the native asset used to pay transaction fees on Ethereum. A Bitcoin address is not an Ethereum destination.
BTC TO ETH
Exchange Bitcoin
for Ethereum.
Thinking about swapping Bitcoin for Ethereum? Review the available offer in your account, including the fees and final ETH amount. Confirm the Ethereum network and receiving wallet before sending.
Availability depends on the provider, location, asset, network, and required verification. Completion time varies. This page is not a quote or a guarantee that the pair is available.
UNDERSTAND THE PAIR
What changes when you swap Bitcoin for ETH?
Wallet and network
Confirm that your wallet supports ETH on the receiving network offered for the order. Token names and symbols alone do not establish network compatibility.
Cost and receiving amount
Compare the amount you send with the amount quoted to arrive. Review disclosed fees and any separate sending-network fee. Quotes can change or expire before confirmation.
Read fees and disclosures →How to exchange Bitcoin for Ethereum.
A BTC-to-ETH exchange converts Bitcoin you send into ETH delivered to a compatible receiving wallet. Begin with the offer available in your account, then follow the order’s instructions for both networks.
- Choose native BTC and the receiving ETH network. Check that your Bitcoin wallet can send the asset the order requests. Wrapped Bitcoin tokens use their own networks and instructions.
- Prepare your ETH receiving address. Confirm the network in the receiving wallet or exchange’s deposit screen. Some networks share similar address formats; the address alone does not establish compatibility.
- Read the complete offer. Record the BTC amount the order needs to receive, net ETH, included charges, any separate Bitcoin sending fee, rate type and deadline.
- Follow the current deposit instructions. Verify the full address and amount in your Bitcoin wallet before approving. Check whether the wallet adds its fee to your send amount or subtracts it.
- Track the exchange and ETH delivery. Keep the order reference and the incoming and outgoing transaction IDs when available.
A BTC-to-ETH quote example
Suppose an order asks to receive 0.01000000 BTC and quotes 0.2500 ETH after its included charges. If your wallet separately charges 0.00002000 BTC to send, the total wallet debit would be 0.01002000 BTC. Check that the order still receives the full 0.01000000 BTC. These invented figures illustrate the checks and do not represent current rates or fees.
For a method that compares net output with separate costs, read our Ethereum swap fees guide and quote comparison calculator. You can also use the gwei calculator to understand an Ethereum execution-fee estimate.
If you plan another swap after receiving ETH, our guides to MetaMask swap fees and Tangem swap fees explain the wallet and provider costs to check. Include that later swap in your budget and confirm its supported assets and networks.
Native BTC and ETH use different networks.
Do not send native Bitcoin to your ETH receiving address. The order provides a Bitcoin deposit destination, while your receiving wallet provides the ETH destination. Our wrapped Bitcoin guide explains why matching a ticker is insufficient.
Follow the two transfers.
A confirmed Bitcoin deposit establishes the incoming transfer’s status. The exchange and outgoing delivery can still be processing. Check the order before sending again. Contact our team with the order reference, both networks and any transaction IDs. Keep passwords and recovery phrases private.
For the whole process, see how crypto-to-crypto swaps work. Our Bitcoin transaction ID guide explains the sending record.
Content reviewed November 2, 2026. Your current offer determines availability, costs and required checks.
Before sending crypto.
Check every asset, address, network and required tag against the active order. Do not reuse an old payment address or send a different asset from the one requested. Sending crypto can be irreversible.
Do not make a swap because someone is pressuring you, directing you to another person's wallet, or promising a guaranteed return. Stop and contact support if the instructions are unexpected.
Questions about BTC to ETH.
Do I need ETH before I can receive ETH?
For a normal ETH transfer, the sender pays the Ethereum network fee. A provider can reflect delivery costs in its quote. Later sending or using your ETH may require an ETH balance for gas. Your account’s order instructions determine any other requirements.
How long will the exchange take?
There is no universal completion time. The provider's processing, required verification or review, and sending and receiving network confirmations can affect timing. Use the status and instructions for your order.
Is the quoted amount guaranteed?
Read the terms shown with the quote, including whether it is fixed or floating and when it expires. This informational page does not reserve a rate or receiving amount.
Can I use any wallet?
The destination must support the receiving asset and network. Check compatibility and required tags with the wallet or receiving service before confirming. Ownership and verification requirements may also apply.
What if my order is delayed?
Check the recorded status in your account. Contact support with the order reference if you need help. Do not send the payment again unless the active order explicitly requires it. Never share a password or wallet recovery phrase.