Swap Bitcoin (BTC) to Ethereum Classic (ETC)

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

BTC to ETC at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 3: ChangeNOW, StealthEX, and Trocador
You send: BTC on Bitcoin
You get: ETC on Ethereum Classic
Your ETC address on Ethereum Classic: Starts with 0x and has 42 characters.
Networks for BTC: 6: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, Liquid Network, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), and OP Mainnet (Optimism)
Networks for ETC: 2: Ethereum Classic and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20)
Confirmation on Bitcoin: Usually 20–60 minutes
Confirmation on Ethereum Classic: Usually 15–30 minutes
Offers for 0.1 BTC: 2 partners we asked made an offer
Minimum: 0.0000127 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 7:21 PM UTC. Offers and minimums change with the market; the swap card asks the partners again.

How to swap BTC to ETC

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

Good to know about this pair

BTC exists on 6 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
ETC 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 ETC

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 ETC?

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

Do I need a memo for ETC?

No. ETC on the Ethereum Classic network doesn't use a memo.

Do I need an account to swap BTC to ETC?

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

Your swap starts when the Bitcoin network confirms your deposit. Then the partner swaps your coins and sends your ETC, which usually takes a few minutes. Your wallet shows your ETC once the Ethereum Classic 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 7:21 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 0.0000127 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.