Swap Bitcoin (BTC) to Algorand (ALGO)

Compare offers from partner exchanges and get your ALGO straight to your wallet.

BTC to ALGO at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 4: Exolix, ChangeNOW, StealthEX, and SideShift.ai
You send: BTC on Bitcoin
You get: ALGO on Algorand
Your ALGO address on Algorand: Has 58 characters. An exchange account may also need a memo.
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 · Transfer times explained
Offers for 0.1 BTC: 3 partners we asked made an offer
Minimum: 0.0000157 BTC
Time the partners state: 2–30 minutes after your deposit is confirmed

Coin lists checked: October 20, 2026 at 1:50 PM UTC.

Offers checked: October 20, 2026 at 3:15 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 ALGO

Step 1
Enter the amount of BTC
Choose BTC and ALGO on the swap card and type how much BTC you want to send. The card shows how much ALGO you get, with every swap fee already taken out.
Step 2
Check your offer
The card uses the offer that gives you the most ALGO. “Other offers” lets you compare the partners. Then tap “Swap”.
Step 3
Add your ALGO address
Paste the address of your ALGO wallet on the Algorand 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 ALGO goes straight to your wallet.

Good to know about this pair

Receiving ALGO in an exchange account? Add the memo your exchange shows with the address, or the coins can be lost or delayed.
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 BTC is extra.
Amounts come from live offers and change with the market.

Guides for this swap

Questions about BTC to ALGO

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 to receive ALGO?

Only if your ALGO address belongs to an exchange account that shows a memo with it. Then add it on the Swap details page, or your coins can be lost or delayed.

Do I need an account to swap BTC to ALGO?

No. You don't need an account with GlobalSwap: you only enter the address that receives your ALGO 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 ALGO take?

Your swap starts when the Bitcoin network confirms your deposit. Then the partner swaps your coins and sends your ALGO, which usually takes a few minutes. Your wallet shows your ALGO once the Algorand 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 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 0.0000157 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.