Three steps on Web3Swap
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Enter the BTC size and paste the Ethereum (Base) payout address for Base mainnet on this Web3Swap ticket.
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Confirm Exchange to lock the live Web3Swap quote and reveal this ticket’s deposit details.
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Broadcast exactly that BTC amount to the deposit. After Bitcoin mainnet confirms, ETH is paid to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- One network confirmation is usually enough before Web3Swap starts the payout.
- BTC confirmation time follows mempool load and the fee attached to your send.
- SegWit deposits usually cost less. If your wallet cannot send to SegWit, message support before broadcasting the Web3Swap deposit.
- If ETH is late, refresh your wallet and re-check the ticket. When a payout hash is already listed, email or SimpleX support with your Exchange ID — Web3Swap has no login that lists expired orders.
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.
Base ETH tickets — Coinbase L2 rail
Native ETH on Base is not Ethereum L1. Web3Swap Base tickets need a Base wallet — low fees, fast finality, still no hosted balance.
Base ETH not received?
Confirm your wallet is on Base mainnet and fully synced — not Ethereum L1.
Base ETH payout tips
- Payouts go to Base — verify your wallet network is Base (chain ID 8453).
- Check Basescan with the payout tx hash from your order page.
- Bridging to Ethereum L1 is a separate step after you receive ETH on Base.
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 (Base) 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 Base 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.