Swap Bitcoin (BTC) to Cosmos (ATOM)

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

BTC to ATOM at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 4: ChangeNOW, StealthEX, Trocador, and SideShift.ai
You send: BTC on Bitcoin
You get: ATOM on Cosmos Hub
Your ATOM address on Cosmos Hub: Starts with cosmos1 and has 45 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)
Networks for ATOM: 2: Cosmos Hub 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: 0.0000204 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 ATOM

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

Good to know about this pair

Receiving ATOM 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.
ATOM 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 ATOM

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 ATOM?

Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive ATOM, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your ATOM is on now. ATOM is available on: Cosmos Hub and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20).

Do I need a memo to receive ATOM?

Only if your ATOM 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 ATOM?

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

Your swap starts when the Bitcoin network confirms your deposit. Then the partner swaps your coins and sends your ATOM, which usually takes a few minutes. Your wallet shows your ATOM once the Cosmos Hub 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 0.0000204 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.