An ETH to XMR exchange converts Ethereum (ETH) into Monero (XMR) — a cross-chain swap from a transparent, account-based ledger to a privacy-preserving one. On GhostSwap this happens without an account, without an email, and without identity verification: you supply a Monero receiving address, send your ETH, and the swap routes through a non-custodial engine. ETH and XMR live on separate networks, so this is a true cross-chain conversion, not a token swap within one chain.
TL;DR: Paste your XMR receiving address, send ETH to the deposit address shown, and Monero lands in your wallet. No account, no email, no ID. Median completion is around 8 minutes.
An ETH to XMR swap is a cross-chain exchange that converts Ethereum into Monero without holding your funds in an account. Unlike a centralized-exchange trade, a non-custodial swap creates no balance you have to fund and verify first.
How an ETH to XMR swap works
ETH settles on Ethereum; XMR settles on Monero. Because the two assets live on different networks, moving between them is a cross-chain swap rather than an in-wallet token conversion. GhostSwap is non-custodial — your ETH passes through and is converted to XMR, and the coins are never held as a GhostSwap account balance.
Pricing is floating-rate from aggregated liquidity from leading crypto markets. Floating rate means the price applied is the live market price at the moment your ETH arrives and confirms, not the moment you click. That number can move inside the quoted spread between click and confirmation, which is normal for cross-chain swaps.
You do not create an account, give an email, or complete identity verification to run the swap. You supply two things: a Monero address to receive the XMR, and a refund address in case a swap can't complete. Funds pass through non-custodially — GhostSwap never holds them.
How to swap ETH to XMR step by step
- Pick the pair — select ETH as the send asset and XMR as the receive asset on the GhostSwap swap widget.
- Enter your Monero address — paste the XMR receiving address from your wallet (Cake Wallet, Feather, or Monerujo all work). Add a refund address for the edge case where a swap can't settle.
- Send your ETH — transfer your ETH to the deposit address shown. The floating rate locks against the market price when your deposit confirms.
- Conversion routes — your ETH is converted to XMR through aggregated liquidity. No account balance is created at any step.
- Receive XMR — Monero lands at the address you supplied. Median completion is around 8 minutes; busier-chain conditions can push the slower tail toward 30 minutes.
The first commercial step is the pair page itself — start a swap from the ETH to XMR exchange or the homepage widget.
ETH to XMR: no-KYC swap vs. a centralized exchange
| Feature | GhostSwap (ETH to XMR) | Centralized exchange |
|---|---|---|
| Account / KYC | None required | Account + identity verification |
| Email / sign-up | Not required | Required |
| Custody | Non-custodial pass-through | Funds held by the exchange |
| Pricing | Floating rate from aggregated liquidity | Order book or platform rate |
| Pairs supported | 1,600+ pairs across 200+ assets | Varies by venue |
| Typical completion | Median ~8 min (p95 ~30 min) | Varies; subject to account holds |
For a fuller walkthrough of how a non-custodial Monero swap settles, see the guide on how to buy crypto and the related BTC to XMR exchange page.
FAQ
Q: Do I need an account to swap ETH to XMR?
A: No. There is no account, no email, and no identity verification to run an ETH to XMR swap. You supply a Monero receiving address and a refund address; the funds pass through non-custodially and are never held by GhostSwap.
Q: How long does an ETH to XMR swap take?
A: Median completion is around 8 minutes. The slower tail (p95) runs closer to 30 minutes, depending on Ethereum and Monero network conditions at the time of your swap.
Q: Why does the ETH to XMR rate change after I start?
A: GhostSwap uses floating-rate pricing from aggregated liquidity. The rate applied is the live market price when your ETH deposit confirms, not when you click — so the final number can move inside the quoted spread between those two moments.
Start from the ETH to XMR exchange when you're ready, or open the swap widget on the GhostSwap homepage.
