Swapping Bitcoin for Ethereum
Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two largest cryptocurrencies, and swapping between them is useful when rebalancing a portfolio or moving into smart contracts. At ROVEN exchange BTC converts to ETH directly, without buying stablecoins in between.
Send BTC to the address in your order and wait for Bitcoin network confirmations. The operator then sends ETH to your address on Ethereum mainnet.
- The BTC/ETH rate is locked for the order.
- Your ETH recipient address starts with “0x”.
BTC → ETH: swap details at ROVEN exchange
Exchanging BTC for ETH is useful when you rebalance a portfolio or want to move from one network to another without buying stablecoins in between. At ROVEN exchange the coins are swapped directly, and the rate is locked when you create the order.
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and largest cryptocurrency, with a capped supply of 21 million coins. Ethereum (ETH) is the leading platform for smart contracts, DeFi and ERC20 tokens.
Why swap BTC for ETH
Shifting between BTC and ETH is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. With ETH you get access to the apps, staking and tokens of the Ethereum (ERC20) network.
Networks and addresses
| You send BTC | You receive ETH | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Bitcoin | Ethereum (ERC20) |
| Address | “bc1…”, “1…” or “3…” | “0x” + 40 characters |
| Network speed | a block comes roughly every 10 minutes | a block comes every 12 seconds |
| Memo / tag | Not needed | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- When sending BTC, set a normal network fee: with a low fee the transfer can get stuck for hours.
- An ETH address starts with “0x”; BNB Smart Chain and Polygon use the same format, so check your wallet’s network.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send BTC within that time and you’ll receive exactly the amount shown in the order.
How long the swap takes
Swap speed depends on both networks. On Bitcoin, a block comes roughly every 10 minutes; on Ethereum (ERC20), a block comes every 12 seconds. The whole BTC to ETH swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps BTC for ETH at 1 BTC = 36.152964 ETH, with a minimum of 0.000625 BTC. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.
