Swap Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) to Bitcoin (BTC)

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

WBTC to BTC at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 3: ChangeNOW, StealthEX, and SideShift.ai
You send: WBTC on Ethereum (ERC-20)
WBTC token contract on Ethereum (ERC-20): 0x2260fac5e5542a773aa44fbcfedf7c193bc2c599Check 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 WBTC: 7: Ethereum (ERC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), and Avalanche C-Chain
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 · Transfer times explained
Confirmation on Bitcoin: Usually 20–60 minutes · Transfer times explained
Offers for 0.0025 WBTC: 2 partners we asked made an offer
Minimum: 0.0000798 WBTC
Time the partners state: 2–30 minutes after your deposit is confirmed

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

Offers checked: October 20, 2026 at 3:15 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 WBTC to BTC

Step 1
Enter the amount of WBTC
Choose WBTC and BTC on the swap card and type how much WBTC 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 WBTC
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

WBTC exists on 7 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 WBTC 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 WBTC is extra.
Amounts come from live offers and change with the market.

Guides for this swap

Questions about WBTC to BTC

Which network should I use for WBTC?

Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive WBTC, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your WBTC is on now. WBTC is available on: Ethereum (ERC-20), BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20), Solana (SPL), Polygon (PoS), Arbitrum One, OP Mainnet (Optimism), and Avalanche C-Chain.

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 WBTC 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 WBTC 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 20, 2026 at 3:15 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 0.0000798 WBTC. 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.