How to exchange BTC for USDC ERC20 safely and at a good rate
Exchanging BTC for USDC ERC20 locks in the dollar value of your Bitcoin and takes price swings out of the picture. At ROVEN exchange you receive USDC straight to your own wallet at a rate known in advance.
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and largest cryptocurrency, with a capped supply of 21 million coins. USDC ERC20 is Circle’s regulated stablecoin on Ethereum, with reserves attested monthly.
Why swap BTC for USDC ERC20
Moving into USDC ERC20 protects your capital from a drop in BTC and makes settlements simpler: dollar amounts are clear to everyone involved. USDC is convenient for settlements, storage and moving funds between platforms.
Networks and addresses
| You send BTC | You receive USDC ERC20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
- USDC ERC20 arrives at a “0x…” address; keep a little ETH in the wallet for future transfers.
- 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 USDC ERC20 swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps BTC for USDC ERC20 at 1 BTC = 81 287.41 USDC, 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.
