Three steps on Web3Swap
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Enter the BTC size and paste the Ethereum L1 address that should collect ETH on this Web3Swap ticket.
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Confirm Exchange to lock the live quote and reveal this ticket’s BTC deposit details.
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Broadcast exactly that BTC amount. After Bitcoin confirms, ETH is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- One Bitcoin confirmation is typically enough before Web3Swap starts the ETH payout.
- BTC inclusion follows mempool load and the fee you attach — congestion stretches the wait.
- SegWit (bc1…) BTC deposits usually cost less and confirm faster. Legacy-only wallets should check with support before broadcasting.
- ETH missing? Refresh the wallet and the ticket. If a payout hash is listed, contact support with your Exchange ID — not an account login.
Bitcoin tickets on Web3Swap — keep the keys
Bitcoin is still the deepest funding rail. Web3Swap keeps you self-custodial end to end: check the quote, broadcast native BTC, then receive XMR, ETH, stables, or another indexed asset — never a hosted balance.
BTC deposit checklist
- Confirm your wallet can send to SegWit (bc1…) addresses.
- Leave enough for a network fee — low fees mean slower confirmation.
- Broadcast only BTC on Bitcoin mainnet to the deposit shown on your order.
How long does a BTC deposit take?
Block times vary with network load and your chosen fee.
- Use mempool.space or similar tools to check whether your fee is competitive.
- Explorers show queue position — compare against pending transaction volume.
- Average block interval is ~10 minutes, but longer gaps happen.
Why traders move BTC to other chains
Bitcoin offers deep liquidity and wide recognition — many swaps start with BTC as the funding asset.
Moving into Ethereum, stablecoins, or alt L1s lets you access DeFi, payments, or portfolio diversification without a custodial account.
Ethereum L1 tickets — gas on the same rail
On Web3Swap, mainnet ETH is a gas + settlement ticket: confirm the L1 badge, keep spare ETH for fees above the swap size, then collect at the payout address you paste — still no exchange seat.
ETH payout not showing?
Check the order page for a payout transaction hash first.
Confirm your wallet is on Ethereum mainnet and fully synced.
ETH payout timing
Most payouts land within minutes once your deposit confirms — Ethereum blocks are ~12 seconds apart.
ETH must land on the listed chain
- Payouts go to Ethereum mainnet — not BSC, Base, Arbitrum, or other L2s unless your order explicitly lists them.
- Double-check the address you paste: one wrong character sends funds to an unreachable wallet.
- Self-custody wallets (MetaMask, Rabby, hardware devices) are recommended for long-term holding.
Float vs fixed rate on ETH payouts
The rate mode you pick at the top of the swap widget affects how your final ETH amount is calculated.
- Float rate follows the market until your deposit confirms — best when mempools are quiet.
- Fixed rate locks the quote for a short window — useful when ETH price is moving quickly.
Deposit checklist
Chain mismatches and bad addresses are the usual failure modes — skim these notes before you fund the deposit.
Asset hubs
More anonymous no-KYC lanes and chain notes for each coin.
FAQ for this route
Do I need KYC or a Web3Swap login for BTC → ETH?
No. A standard Bitcoin → Ethereum ticket on Web3Swap skips signup and ID upload. You stay self-custodial on both legs.
How soon does ETH usually arrive?
After the Bitcoin mainnet deposit is final, many payouts leave within minutes. Congestion on Bitcoin mainnet or Ethereum mainnet can stretch that — mempools and fees set the clock, not a compliance hold.
Does Web3Swap custody my BTC or ETH?
No. You broadcast BTC from a wallet you control; ETH pays only to the address you paste. Nothing sits as a named Web3Swap balance.
What if I send BTC on the wrong rail?
Match Bitcoin mainnet exactly as printed on the Web3Swap ticket badge. A wrong-chain deposit often cannot be credited automatically — verify before you broadcast.