Swap USD Coin USDC (ERC-20) to Bitcoin (BTC)

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

USDC (ERC-20) to BTC at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 4: Exolix, ChangeNOW, StealthEX, and SideShift.ai
You send: USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20)
USDC token contract on Ethereum (ERC-20): 0xa0b86991c6218b36c1d19d4a2e9eb0ce3606eb48Check it on Etherscan (opens in a new tab)
You get: BTC on Bitcoin
Your BTC address on Bitcoin: Starts with bc1, 1, or 3 and has 26–62 characters.
Networks for USDC: 25: Ethereum (ERC-20), Arc, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Tron (TRC-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), Base, Avalanche C-Chain, zkSync Era, Stellar, NEAR Protocol, Sui, Aptos, Algorand, Polkadot, Sonic, Mantle, HyperEVM, Sei, Monad, Celo, Ronin, and Whitechain
Networks for BTC: 6: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Lightning, Liquid Network, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), and OP Mainnet (Optimism)
Confirmation on Ethereum (ERC-20): Usually 2–10 minutes
Confirmation on Bitcoin: Usually 20–60 minutes
Offers for 500 USDC: 3 partners we asked made an offer
Minimum: 5.833604 USDC
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 7:20 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 USDC (ERC-20) to BTC

Step 1
Enter the amount of USDC (ERC-20)
Choose USDC (ERC-20) and BTC on the swap card and type how much USDC (ERC-20) 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 USDC (ERC-20)
Send exactly the amount shown, on the Ethereum (ERC-20) 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

USDC exists on 25 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.
Sending USDC (ERC-20) from your own wallet costs a network fee in ETH, so keep a little ETH in that wallet.
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 USDC (ERC-20) is extra.
Amounts come from live offers and change with the market.

Guides for this swap

Questions about USDC (ERC-20) to BTC

Which network should I use for USDC?

Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive USDC, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your USDC is on now. USDC is available on: Ethereum (ERC-20), Arc, BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Tron (TRC-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), Base, Avalanche C-Chain, zkSync Era, Stellar, NEAR Protocol, Sui, Aptos, Algorand, Polkadot, Sonic, Mantle, HyperEVM, Sei, Monad, Celo, Ronin, and Whitechain.

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 USDC (ERC-20) 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 USDC (ERC-20) to BTC take?

Your swap starts when the Ethereum (ERC-20) 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. 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 7:20 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 5.833604 USDC. 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.