Bridge ETH to BTC — Ethereum to Bitcoin
Convert your Ethereum holdings to Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency and digital gold. Whether you're consolidating assets or seeking Bitcoin's store of value properties, this bridge makes the swap simple and secure.
Why swap ETH to BTC?
Moving from ETH to BTC usually means one of two things. You are taking profit into Bitcoin, or you want your coins in cold storage on the oldest and most battle-tested chain.
There is also a practical reason. Plenty of hardware wallets, custodians, and payment processors handle Bitcoin first and everything else second.
- Long-term storage in a Bitcoin-only hardware wallet
- Taking profit from an ETH position without going through a bank
- Paying someone who only accepts Bitcoin
- Rebalancing a portfolio toward BTC
How long does ETH to BTC take?
Recent live quotes show roughly 8 minutes. That is noticeably faster than BTC to ETH (around 13 minutes), because the deposit you send is on Ethereum, so there is no wait for Bitcoin confirmations before the swap starts.
You still wait for the Bitcoin payout to be broadcast and show up in your wallet. Your wallet may display it as unconfirmed for a while. That is normal Bitcoin behavior.
There are no extra fees added on top: the amount in your quote is what you receive.
Check your Bitcoin address before you send
Bitcoin addresses come in a few formats. bc1 addresses are native SegWit, 1 addresses are legacy, and 3 addresses are wrapped SegWit or multisig. All three are valid destinations.
The mistake to avoid is pasting an address from another chain. An Ethereum address starting with 0x will not work for a BTC payout.
If you are sending to an exchange, use the Bitcoin (BTC) deposit address from the exchange, not a Lightning invoice or a BEP-20 BTC address. Native Bitcoin only.
Sending ETH from an exchange or wallet
Send ETH on Ethereum mainnet to the deposit address from your quote. If you withdraw from an exchange, choose the ERC-20 / Ethereum network and not a Layer 2 or BNB Chain option.
Quotes last about one hour. For bigger amounts, send a small test first, then the rest. Remember that gas on Ethereum is paid in ETH on top of what you swap, so leave room for it in your wallet.
ETH to BTC: common questions
Do I get real Bitcoin or wrapped BTC?
You get native Bitcoin on the Bitcoin network, the same BTC you would receive from any other sender. No WBTC, no wrapper.
Which ETH network should I send from?
Send ETH on Ethereum mainnet. Funds sent from other networks to the same 0x deposit address will not be recognized.
Why does my wallet show the incoming BTC as unconfirmed?
The Bitcoin payout is broadcast right after the swap completes, but it still needs block confirmations. Unconfirmed for a while is normal Bitcoin behavior.
Can I send the BTC to a Taproot or SegWit address?
Yes. Standard Bitcoin address formats including bc1 SegWit and Taproot addresses are valid destinations. Copy the address from your wallet and check the first and last characters.
Why Bridge with MoveCrypto?
- Low fees - no hidden fees with transparent pricing
- No KYC required - no wallet connection needed
- Move from DeFi ecosystem to digital gold
- True cross-chain bridge (not wrapped tokens)
- Secure cross-ecosystem transfer with instant quotes
How It Works
Enter the amount of Ethereum you want to convert, provide your Bitcoin wallet address, and accept the quote. Send ETH to the deposit address, and receive Bitcoin in your wallet automatically.
Get Quote
Enter amount and destination address for instant quote
Send Assets
Transfer your ETH to the provided deposit address
Receive Tokens
Get BTC on Bitcoin automatically
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the bridge take?
Bridge times vary depending on network confirmation times. Typically, Bitcoin transactions take 30-60 minutes, Ethereum takes 5-15 minutes, and Tron/Solana are nearly instant. You can track your transaction status in real-time.
Do I need to connect my wallet?
No wallet connection required! Simply provide your destination address where you want to receive your tokens, get a quote, and send your assets to the provided deposit address.
Is this bridge secure?
Yes. MoveCrypto uses advanced cross-chain protocols that provide secure asset swaps without wrapping or trusted intermediaries. Your assets are protected throughout the entire bridging process with cryptographic guarantees.
What are the fees?
MoveCrypto charges zero added fees on top of the exchange rate. You only pay the network fees required by the source and destination blockchains. The quote you see is the amount you'll receive.
What if my transfer gets stuck?
If your transfer takes longer than expected, you can track its status in real-time on this page. For any issues, use the support button on your transfer to contact us with your case details. We'll investigate and help resolve the issue.
Learn More About Cross-Chain Bridging
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