Three steps on Web3Swap
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Enter the BTC amount and paste a Monero mainnet receive address — a new subaddress is recommended.
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Confirm the Web3Swap ticket to see the live quote and BTC deposit details.
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Broadcast BTC on Bitcoin mainnet. After confirmation, XMR pays out to your wallet.
Before you broadcast
- One Bitcoin confirmation is typically enough before Web3Swap starts the XMR payout.
- Send from a SegWit (bc1…) address when your wallet supports it — lower fees and faster inclusion.
- Paste a fresh Monero subaddress on every Web3Swap ticket — avoid reusing old XMR receive strings.
- XMR missing? Let the Monero wallet finish scanning — outputs can take several minutes to appear after the Web3Swap payout.
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.
Monero tickets — subaddress hygiene
Monero Web3Swap tickets expect a fresh subaddress each time. After payout, wait for wallet scan to finish — the GUI can lag even when the ticket already shows complete.
XMR payout not showing?
Wait for wallet sync to complete — Monero often needs several minutes to reflect incoming outputs.
If the order lists a payout tx but your synced wallet shows nothing, contact support.
Receiving XMR with privacy intact
Monero payouts use one-time addresses — your wallet must finish scanning recent blocks to display the balance.
- Use a fresh subaddress for each swap rather than reusing old receive addresses.
- Compare your wallet block height with a public explorer before assuming a payout failed.
- Allow extra time after the order shows sent — privacy features can delay wallet display.
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
Does BTC to XMR require KYC or an account?
No. A Web3Swap BTC→XMR ticket skips profile, ID upload, and any funded exchange seat.
Why move BTC into XMR for privacy?
Bitcoin is transparent on-chain; Monero hides amounts and peers by default. Bridging BTC into XMR on Web3Swap is a common privacy hop — paste a fresh Monero subaddress on every ticket.
How long until XMR arrives?
Many tickets finish in minutes. Bitcoin often needs one confirmation; XMR can take a few more minutes to appear while your wallet finishes scanning.
What address format should I use for XMR?
Paste a Monero mainnet subaddress your wallet owns. Prefer SegWit (bc1…) on the BTC deposit when your wallet can send it.