Swap Cardano (ADA) to Bitcoin (BTC)
Compare offers from partner exchanges and get your BTC straight to your wallet.
Start a swap
ADA to BTC at a glance
- Partners that list both coins
- 4: ChangeNOW, StealthEX, Trocador, and SideShift.ai
- You send
- ADA on Cardano
- You get
- BTC on Bitcoin
- Your BTC address on Bitcoin
- Starts with bc1, 1, or 3 and has 26–62 characters.
- Networks for ADA
- 2: Cardano and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20)
- Networks for BTC
- 6: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, Liquid Network, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), and OP Mainnet (Optimism)
- Confirmation on Bitcoin
- Usually 20–60 minutes
- Offers for 1,000 ADA
- 2 partners we asked made an offer
- Minimum
- 23.706343 ADA
- Time the partners state
- 2–30 minutes after your deposit is confirmed
Coin lists checked: October 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM UTC.
Offers checked: October 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM UTC. Offers and minimums change with the market; the swap card asks the partners again.
Partners that need your details to make an offer answer only when you ask for offers on the swap card.
How to swap ADA to BTC
Step 1
Enter the amount of ADA
Choose ADA and BTC on the swap card and type how much ADA you want to send. The card shows how much BTC you get, with every swap fee already taken out.
Step 2
Check your offer
The card uses the offer that gives you the most BTC. “Other offers” lets you compare the partners. Then tap “Swap”.
Step 3
Add your BTC address
Paste the address of your BTC wallet on the Bitcoin network, with the memo if your exchange shows one. Check your swap and tap “Create swap”.
Step 4
Send your ADA
Send exactly the amount shown, on the Cardano network, to the address the partner gives you. Add the memo if one is shown. Your BTC goes straight to your wallet.
ADA
BTCGood to know about this pair
- ADA exists on 2 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
- BTC exists on 6 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
- If your amount is below the minimum, the swap card says so and offers to use it.
- The amount under “You get” has every swap fee already taken out. Your wallet's network fee to send ADA is extra.
- Amounts come from live offers and change with the market.
Guides for this swap
Questions about ADA to BTC
Which network should I use for ADA?
Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive ADA, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your ADA is on now. ADA is available on: Cardano and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20).
Which network should I use for BTC?
Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive BTC, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your BTC is on now. BTC is available on: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, Liquid Network, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), and OP Mainnet (Optimism).
Do I need a memo for BTC?
No. BTC on the Bitcoin network doesn't use a memo.
Do I need an account to swap ADA to BTC?
No. You don't need an account with GlobalSwap: you only enter the address that receives your BTC and, if you like, a refund address. The partner that carries out your swap may pause it and ask for identity verification, for example if its checks flag a transaction.
How long does a swap from ADA to BTC take?
Your swap starts when the Cardano network confirms your deposit. Then the partner swaps your coins and sends your BTC, which usually takes a few minutes. Your wallet shows your BTC once the Bitcoin network confirms it too. Your swap's page shows each step. When we last checked, the partners stated 2–30 minutes from your confirmed deposit to the payout.
Is there a minimum amount?
Yes. When we checked on October 19, 2026 at 7:39 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 23.706343 ADA. The minimum changes with the market and network fees. If your amount is below it, the swap card says so and offers to use the minimum.
