Swap Stellar (XLM) to Bitcoin (BTC)

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

XLM to BTC at a glance

Partners that list both coins: 5: Exolix, ChangeNOW, StealthEX, Trocador, and SideShift.ai
You send: XLM on Stellar
You get: BTC on Bitcoin
Your BTC address on Bitcoin: Starts with bc1, 1, or 3 and has 26–62 characters.
Networks for XLM: 2: Stellar 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
Offers for 1,000 XLM: 3 partners we asked made an offer
Minimum: 27.3060847 XLM
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 6:44 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 XLM to BTC

Step 1
Enter the amount of XLM
Choose XLM and BTC on the swap card and type how much XLM 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 XLM
Send exactly the amount shown, on the Stellar 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

When you send XLM, add the memo shown on the Send screen. Without it, the partner can't match your coins.
XLM exists on 2 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 XLM is extra.
Amounts come from live offers and change with the market.

Guides for this swap

Questions about XLM to BTC

Which network should I use for XLM?

Use the same network as your wallet. If you receive XLM, it's the network your wallet or exchange shows on its Receive screen. If you send it, it's the network your XLM is on now. XLM is available on: Stellar 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 to send XLM?

Yes, whenever your swap's Send screen shows one above the address. It tells the partner which swap your coins belong to. Add it in your wallet before you send: without it, your coins can be lost.

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 XLM 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 XLM to BTC take?

Your swap starts when the Stellar 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 6:44 PM UTC, partners accepted this pair from 27.3060847 XLM. 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.