Swap Bitcoin (BTC) to Polkadot (DOT)

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

BTC to DOT at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 3: StealthEX, Trocador, and SideShift.ai
You send: BTC on Bitcoin
You get: DOT on Polkadot
Your DOT address on Polkadot: Starts with 1 and has 46–48 characters.
Networks for BTC: 6: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, Liquid Network, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), and OP Mainnet (Optimism)
Networks for DOT: 3: Polkadot, Ethereum (ERC-20), and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20)
Confirmation on Bitcoin: Usually 20–60 minutes
Minimum for BTC in the partners' coin lists: 0.000064 BTC

Coin lists checked: October 19, 2026 at 7:47 PM UTC.

How to swap BTC to DOT

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

Good to know about this pair

Addresses on Bitcoin and Polkadot can start the same way. Use the address your wallet or exchange shows for DOT on Polkadot: coins sent on a network it doesn't support can be lost.
BTC exists on 6 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
DOT exists on 3 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 DOT

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 DOT?

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

Do I need a memo for DOT?

No. DOT on the Polkadot network doesn't use a memo.

Do I need an account to swap BTC to DOT?

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

Your swap starts when the Bitcoin network confirms your deposit. Then the partner swaps your coins and sends your DOT, which usually takes a few minutes. Your wallet shows your DOT once the Polkadot network confirms it too. Your swap's page shows each step.

Is there a minimum amount?

Yes. Partners set a minimum for each pair of coins, because every swap has network fees and costs. If your amount is below it, the swap card says so and offers to use the minimum.