Swap Bitcoin (BTC) to Cardano (ADA)
Compare offers from partner exchanges and get your ADA straight to your wallet.
Start a swap
BTC to ADA at a glance
- Partners that list both coins
- 4: ChangeNOW, StealthEX, Trocador, and SideShift.ai
- You send
- BTC on Bitcoin
- You get
- ADA on Cardano
- Your ADA address on Cardano
- Starts with addr1 and has 58–108 characters.
- Networks for BTC
- 6: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, Liquid Network, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), and OP Mainnet (Optimism)
- Networks for ADA
- 2: Cardano and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20)
- Confirmation on Bitcoin
- Usually 20–60 minutes
- Offers for 0.1 BTC
- 2 partners we asked made an offer
- Minimum
- 0.0000265 BTC
- Time the partners state
- 2–30 minutes after your deposit is confirmed
Coin lists checked: October 19, 2026 at 7:47 PM UTC.
Offers checked: October 19, 2026 at 8:30 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 BTC to ADA
Step 1
Enter the amount of BTC
Choose BTC and ADA on the swap card and type how much BTC you want to send. The card shows how much ADA you get, with every swap fee already taken out.
Step 2
Check your offer
The card uses the offer that gives you the most ADA. “Other offers” lets you compare the partners. Then tap “Swap”.
Step 3
Add your ADA address
Paste the address of your ADA wallet on the Cardano network, with the memo if your exchange shows one. Check your swap and tap “Create swap”.
Step 4
Send your BTC
Send exactly the amount shown, on the Bitcoin network, to the address the partner gives you. Add the memo if one is shown. Your ADA goes straight to your wallet.
BTC
ADAGood to know about this pair
- BTC exists on 6 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
- ADA exists on 2 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 BTC is extra.
- Amounts come from live offers and change with the market.
Guides for this swap
Questions about BTC to ADA
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).
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).
Do I need a memo for ADA?
No. ADA on the Cardano network doesn't use a memo.
Do I need an account to swap BTC to ADA?
No. You don't need an account with GlobalSwap: you only enter the address that receives your ADA 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 BTC to ADA take?
Your swap starts when the Bitcoin network confirms your deposit. Then the partner swaps your coins and sends your ADA, which usually takes a few minutes. Your wallet shows your ADA once the Cardano 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 8:30 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 0.0000265 BTC. 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.
