How the swap works
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Enter the BTC amount and paste your Ethereum mainnet receive address.
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Open the order to see the live quote and the BTC deposit address.
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Send BTC to that deposit. After confirmations, ETH is paid to your wallet.
Check these before you send
- A single Bitcoin confirmation is usually enough for us to start the ETH payout.
- BTC inclusion speed tracks mempool load and the fee you attach β a congested mempool means a longer wait.
- SegWit BTC deposit addresses keep fees lower and inclusion faster. If your wallet only sends legacy formats, contact support before you broadcast.
- ETH not in the wallet yet? Wait a few minutes and refresh. If the order already lists a payout tx, contact support with your order ID.
Bitcoin β the base layer of crypto
Since 2009 Bitcoin has been the reference asset β deep liquidity, wide recognition, and the usual starting point for cross-chain routes.
BTC deposit checklist
- Confirm your wallet can send to SegWit (bc1β¦) addresses.
- Leave enough for a network fee β low fees mean slower confirmation.
- Broadcast only BTC on Bitcoin mainnet to the deposit shown on your order.
How long does a BTC deposit take?
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 β 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 β 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 β smart-contract base layer
ETH is the gas and settlement asset of Ethereum mainnet β staking, DeFi, and most contract activity run here.
ETH payout not showing?
Check the order page for a payout transaction hash first.
Confirm your wallet is on Ethereum mainnet and fully synced.
ETH payout timing
Most payouts land within minutes once your deposit confirms β Ethereum blocks are ~12 seconds apart.
ETH must land on the listed chain
- Payouts go to Ethereum mainnet β 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 β best when mempools are quiet.
- Fixed rate locks the quote for a short window β useful when ETH price is moving quickly.
Read before you send
Wrong-network deposits and address mistakes are the usual failure modes β start with these notes.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Does BTC to ETH require KYC or an account?
No. PeakSwap does not ask for a profile, ID documents, or a hosted balance for Bitcoin to Ethereum.
How long until ETH arrives?
Many orders finish in a few minutes. Bitcoin mainnet deposit confirmations and Ethereum mainnet payout time set the wait.
Do you hold BTC or ETH for me?
No. You send BTC from a wallet you control and ETH is paid to the address you provide β PeakSwap does not keep a user wallet.
What if I send BTC on the wrong chain?
Use Bitcoin mainnet exactly as shown on the order. A wrong-network send may not be credited β read the swap safety notes first.