Swap Polkadot (DOT) to Bitcoin (BTC)

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

DOT to BTC at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 2: StealthEX and SideShift.ai
You send: DOT on Polkadot
You get: BTC on Bitcoin
Your BTC address on Bitcoin: Starts with bc1, 1, or 3 and has 26–62 characters.
Networks for DOT: 3: Polkadot, Ethereum (ERC-20), and BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20)
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
Minimum for DOT in the partners' coin lists: 5.024421 DOT

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

How to swap DOT to BTC

Step 1
Enter the amount of DOT
Choose DOT and BTC on the swap card and type how much DOT you want to send. The card shows how much BTC you get, with every swap fee already taken out.
Step 2
Check your offer
The card uses the offer that gives you the most BTC. “Other offers” lets you compare the partners. Then tap “Swap”.
Step 3
Add your BTC address
Paste the address of your BTC wallet on the Bitcoin network, with the memo if your exchange shows one. Check your swap and tap “Create swap”.
Step 4
Send your DOT
Send exactly the amount shown, on the Polkadot network, to the address the partner gives you. Add the memo if one is shown. Your BTC goes straight to your wallet.

Good to know about this pair

Addresses on Polkadot and Bitcoin can start the same way. Use the address your wallet or exchange shows for BTC on Bitcoin: coins sent on a network it doesn't support can be lost.
DOT exists on 3 networks. Choose the network your wallet uses; address and network must match.
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 DOT is extra.
Amounts come from live offers and change with the market.

Guides for this swap

Questions about DOT to BTC

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).

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 for BTC?

No. BTC on the Bitcoin network doesn't use a memo.

Do I need an account to swap DOT to BTC?

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

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