XRP → BTC: swap details at ROVEN exchange
Exchanging XRP for BTC 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.
XRP is the coin of the XRP Ledger, built for fast international payments between banks and people. Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and largest cryptocurrency, with a capped supply of 21 million coins.
Why swap XRP for BTC
Shifting between XRP and BTC is a normal part of managing a portfolio: you change your exposure without cashing out to fiat. Bitcoin is most often bought for long-term holding as “digital gold”.
Networks and addresses
| You send XRP | You receive BTC | |
|---|---|---|
| Network | XRP Ledger | Bitcoin |
| Address | “r…”, 25–35 characters | “bc1…”, “1…” or “3…” |
| Network speed | a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds | a block comes roughly every 10 minutes |
| Memo / tag | Required, from the order | Not needed |
What to watch out for
- When sending XRP, be sure to include the destination tag from the order.
- A Bitcoin address starts with “bc1”, “1” or “3” — don’t confuse it with a Bitcoin Cash address.
- When sending XRP, include the memo from the order, or the payment will have to be traced manually.
- The rate is locked for 30 minutes: send XRP 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 XRP Ledger, a transfer confirms in 3–5 seconds; on Bitcoin, a block comes roughly every 10 minutes. The whole XRP to BTC swap usually takes 5 to 30 minutes once your transfer is confirmed.
Right now ROVEN exchange swaps XRP for BTC at 1 BTC = 58 354.29 XRP, with a minimum of 15.384615 XRP. Fill in the form above: no sign-up is needed, and you can track the order status online.