How the swap works
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Enter the BTC amount and paste a Monero mainnet receive address — a new subaddress is recommended.
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Open the order to see the live quote and the BTC deposit address.
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Send BTC on Bitcoin mainnet. After confirmation, XMR is paid to your wallet.
Check these before you send
- One Bitcoin confirmation is typically enough before the XMR payout starts.
- Send from a SegWit (bc1…) address when your wallet supports it — lower fees and faster inclusion.
- Generate a fresh Monero subaddress for each order. Do not reuse old XMR receive addresses.
- XMR not showing yet? Let the Monero wallet finish scanning — incoming outputs can take several minutes to appear.
Bitcoin — the base layer of crypto
Since 2009 Bitcoin has been the reference asset — deep liquidity, wide recognition, and the usual starting point for cross-chain routes.
BTC deposit checklist
- Confirm your wallet can send to SegWit (bc1…) addresses.
- Leave enough for a network fee — 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 — 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.
Monero — privacy on by default
Monero uses ring signatures and one-time addresses so amounts and destinations stay confidential on-chain.
XMR payout not showing?
Wait for wallet sync to complete — Monero often needs several minutes to reflect incoming outputs.
If the order lists a payout tx but your synced wallet shows nothing, contact support.
Receiving XMR with privacy intact
Monero payouts use one-time addresses — your wallet must finish scanning recent blocks to display the balance.
- Use a fresh subaddress for each swap rather than reusing old receive addresses.
- Compare your wallet block height with a public explorer before assuming a payout failed.
- Allow extra time after the order shows sent — privacy features can delay wallet display.
Read before you send
Wrong-network deposits and address mistakes are the usual failure modes — start with these notes.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Does BTC to XMR require KYC or an account?
No. PeakSwap does not ask for a profile, ID upload, or a funded account for Bitcoin to Monero.
Why move BTC into XMR for privacy?
Bitcoin is transparent on-chain; Monero uses default privacy features. Many users bridge BTC into XMR before holding or spending privately — always use a fresh Monero subaddress for each order.
How long until XMR arrives?
Typical completion is a few minutes. Bitcoin usually needs one confirmation; Monero payout may take a few minutes to appear after your wallet syncs.
What address format should I use for XMR?
Use a Monero mainnet subaddress your wallet generates. SegWit (bc1…) BTC sends are recommended on the deposit side when your wallet supports them.