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BTC → ADA Min 0.00047 BTC 1 BTC ≈ 416,780.92 ADA 
ETH → ADA Min 0.017 ETH 1 ETH ≈ 11,689.21 ADA 
USDT (TRC20) → ADA Min 31 USDT 100 USDT ≈ 638.88 ADA Rates from GhostSwap quotes, service fee included, as of 15 Nov 2026, 22:32 UTC. Floating rate: the final amount is set when your deposit confirms.
How it works
- Choose what you send and Cardano (ADA) as what you get, or send ADA to swap it out; the quote already includes every fee.
- Paste the address that should receive the coins: an addr1 address for ADA.
- Send the exact deposit to the one-time address from a wallet you control.
- Receive the coins and follow each step on the status page.
On this page
- How it works
- Cardano swaps at a glance
- Popular Cardano (ADA) pairs
- Why people swap into and out of Cardano
- Your Cardano address: addr1, not stake1
- Swapping delegated ADA
- Send plain ADA, not tokens
- ADA on Cardano or the BEP-20 version?
- Cross-chain swaps vs trading Cardano tokens
- Moving ADA into Monero
- Swapping a large ADA balance
- All Cardano (ADA) pairs
- Where to buy Cardano
- Cardano facts before you swap
- Cardano exchange FAQ
Most swaps finish within minutes. The exact time depends on how fast each network confirms your deposit.
Cardano swaps at a glance
| Account or KYC | None for standard swaps |
| Custody | No stored balance: the coins go straight to your own wallet |
| Fees | In the quote, plus your wallet's network fee |
| Rate | Floating, from aggregated liquidity from leading crypto markets |
| Network | Cardano mainnet (plain ADA); a BEP-20 version is listed separately |
| Address | Starts with addr1; a stake1 address can't receive |
| Minimum | About 200 ADA when you send ADA (15 Nov 2026); the box shows the exact limits |
| Wallets | Eternl, Lace or VESPR, alone or with a Ledger or Trezor |
| Tracking | Status page, and Cardanoscan for the ADA side |
| Swap time | Most swaps finish within minutes. The exact time depends on how fast each network confirms your deposit. |
Popular Cardano (ADA) pairs
Buy ADA
- BTC to ADA
- USDT to ADA (TRC20)
- ETH to ADA
- XMR to ADA
- SOL to ADA
- USDT to ADA (ERC20)
- USDC to ADA
- LTC to ADA
Sell ADA
- ADA to BTC
- ADA to USDT (TRC20)
- ADA to XMR
- ADA to USDT (ERC20)
- ADA to ETH
- ADA to SOL
- ADA to USDC
- ADA to ZEC
Why people swap into and out of Cardano
ADA pays the fees on Cardano, is what you delegate to a stake pool, and gives you a say in Cardano governance through a DRep. People who hold BTC or USDT swap into ADA to stake from their own wallet, to use Cardano apps and native tokens, or to hold part of their crypto in a proof-of-stake coin. ADA holders swap the other way to move into bitcoin for long-term storage, or into USDT to lock in a price.
Your Cardano address: addr1, not stake1
A Cardano payment address starts with addr1 and is long, usually around 100 characters, so always copy and paste it. Eternl, Lace and VESPR show it under Receive. The same wallets also show a stake address that starts with stake1. That one identifies your staking rights and can’t receive a payment, so it never goes in the payout field. If all you have is a very old Byron-era wallet (addresses starting with Ae2 or DdzFF), create a new wallet and use its addr1 address.
Swapping delegated ADA
Delegation never locks ADA, so delegated coins can be swapped as they are. The ADA you send stops counting toward your stake, and whatever stays in the wallet keeps earning with the same pool. Unclaimed staking rewards are different: they collect in a reward account linked to your stake key and have to be withdrawn to your wallet before you can send them. Since the Plomin hard fork in January 2025, that withdrawal also needs your stake key to delegate its vote to a DRep, or to choose Abstain or No Confidence. Eternl, Lace and VESPR offer this in their staking or governance menu.
Send plain ADA, not tokens
Build the deposit with ADA only. Cardano wallets let you add native tokens or NFTs to a transaction, and this swap would not convert them. Every Cardano output also has to carry a small minimum of ADA, so a wallet that holds many tokens keeps part of its ADA tied to them; the spendable figure your wallet shows is what you can swap. The network fee follows a fixed formula based on transaction size, a plain ADA transfer is the smallest kind, and your wallet shows the exact fee before you sign.
ADA on Cardano or the BEP-20 version?
The swap box lists two Cardano entries. Plain ADA lives on the Cardano network, uses an addr1 address and can be delegated to a stake pool. The other entry, Cardano BSC, is a BEP-20 token on BNB Smart Chain with a 0x address, and it can’t be staked on Cardano. Pick plain ADA unless you want the BNB Chain token on purpose, and check the network label before you paste an address.
Cross-chain swaps vs trading Cardano tokens
GhostSwap moves value between Cardano and other blockchains: ADA to or from BTC, XMR, ZEC, SOL, ETH and USDT on Tron or Ethereum, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Trading ADA for a token that lives on Cardano itself is a different job, done on a Cardano decentralized exchange from your wallet. If you want bitcoin, Monero or a stablecoin on another chain, a swap here takes one deposit: send ADA, receive the other coin in your own wallet.
Moving ADA into Monero
Cardano is a public ledger: anyone can look up an addr1 address on Cardanoscan and see its balance and history. People who want part of their holdings out of public view swap ADA to Monero, which hides addresses and amounts by default. ADA to XMR does it in one step, and the Monero exchange lists every XMR route. The way back is XMR to ADA.
Swapping a large ADA balance
A large ADA swap works the same way as a small one, at the same fee. Each pair has its own maximum, which moves with the market, and the exchange box shows it before you send. Check it right before you start, send a small test swap first if this is your first time, and send the deposit from your own wallet in one transaction. Above the maximum, create a new swap for each part. Large swaps shows today’s limits and what to check, and support answers questions by email at support@ghostswap.io.
All Cardano (ADA) pairs
Every Cardano pair page on GhostSwap, each with a live quote and the current minimum. Any other supported coin can be picked in the swap box.
Swap to ADA (27 pairs)
- BNB to ADA
- BTC to ADA
- DASH to ADA
- DOGE to ADA
- DOT to ADA
- ETH to ADA
- ICP to ADA
- JUP to ADA
- KAS to ADA
- LTC to ADA
- OP to ADA
- ORCA to ADA
- PEPE to ADA
- SOL to ADA
- SUI to ADA
- TFUEL to ADA
- TRX to ADA
- UNI to ADA
- USDC to ADA
- USDC SOL to ADA
- USDT (ERC20) to ADA
- USDT (TRC20) to ADA
- VET to ADA
- XAUT to ADA
- XMR to ADA
- XRP to ADA
- ZEC to ADA
Swap ADA to another coin (27 pairs)
- ADA to AVAX
- ADA to BNB
- ADA to BTC
- ADA to DOGE
- ADA to ETH
- ADA to FIL
- ADA to HBAR
- ADA to IMX
- ADA to INJ
- ADA to IOTA
- ADA to KAS
- ADA to LTC
- ADA to MEW
- ADA to SOL
- ADA to TAO
- ADA to TFUEL
- ADA to THETA
- ADA to TRX
- ADA to USDC
- ADA to USDC SOL
- ADA to USDT (ERC20)
- ADA to USDT BEP20
- ADA to USDT (TRC20)
- ADA to USDT SOL
- ADA to XMR
- ADA to XRP
- ADA to ZEC
Where to buy Cardano
| Option | Account and ID | Where your ADA ends up | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralized exchange | Account; ID check is usual | On the exchange until you withdraw | Buying with a bank card or bank transfer |
| Instant swap (GhostSwap) | None for standard swaps | Your own wallet, directly | Turning crypto you already hold into ADA |
| Card on-ramp via Buy crypto | The provider's own checks | Your wallet | Starting from cash |
If you already hold Bitcoin, USDT or Monero, a swap is the shortest route to ADA: one deposit, and the coins land in your own Cardano wallet.
Cardano facts before you swap
- Proof-of-stake network (Ouroboros), live since 2017. ADA is named after Ada Lovelace.
- A new block about every 20 seconds; an epoch, the period staking rewards are counted in, lasts five days.
- Maximum supply 45 billion ADA.
- Staking works by delegation: the ADA stays in your wallet and stays spendable. A first delegation takes a refundable 2 ADA deposit.
- Wallets: Eternl, Lace or VESPR, with a Ledger or Trezor for larger amounts.
- Network fee paid in ADA by the sending wallet, set by the size of the transaction.
- Explorer: Cardanoscan.
Step by step and background: how to buy Cardano, the ADA to ETH swap guide, Cardano price prediction and is Cardano a good investment?
Cardano exchange FAQ
Can I exchange ADA without KYC?
Yes. GhostSwap has no accounts: choose the coins, paste the receiving address and send the deposit. Standard swaps need no email, phone number or ID, and the coins are paid straight to your own wallet.
What exchanges sell Cardano?
Most large centralized exchanges list ADA, but they need an account, usually with an ID check, and they hold your coins until you withdraw. On GhostSwap you swap crypto you already hold into ADA with no account, and the ADA goes straight to your wallet. To start from cash, you can buy with a card through an on-ramp provider.
Can I swap delegated ADA?
Yes. Delegation never locks ADA, so you can send delegated coins as they are. Unclaimed staking rewards have to be withdrawn to your wallet first, and since January 2025 that needs your stake key to delegate its vote to a DRep or to choose Abstain or No Confidence.
Which Cardano address should I use?
An addr1 payment address from a wallet you control, such as Eternl, Lace or VESPR. Never use the stake1 address: it can't receive payments. Copy and paste the address and check it before you confirm.
How long does a Cardano swap take?
Most swaps finish within minutes. The exact time depends on how fast each network confirms your deposit. Cardano adds a block about every 20 seconds, so an ADA deposit confirms within a few minutes.
What is the minimum ADA swap?
About 200 ADA when you send ADA, as of 15 November 2026. Each pair has its own minimum and maximum, and the exchange box shows both before you send anything.
What fees do I pay?
The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the amount shown is what you receive. Your wallet also pays the normal network fee for your deposit.
How do I swap ADA to Monero?
Choose ADA as the coin you send and XMR as the coin you get, paste your Monero address and the addr1 address you send from, and send plain ADA to the one-time deposit address. The XMR goes straight to your Monero wallet.
Is Cardano BSC the same as ADA?
No. Cardano BSC is a BEP-20 token on BNB Smart Chain with a 0x address, and it can't be delegated on Cardano. For ADA on the Cardano network, pick plain ADA and paste an addr1 address.
What does ADA stand for?
ADA is the ticker of Cardano's native coin. It is named after Ada Lovelace, the 19th-century mathematician often described as the first computer programmer. Cardano is the network; ADA is the coin you send, receive and delegate on it.
Does GhostSwap hold my ADA?
No. There's no stored balance: your deposit is swapped and the coins are sent straight to the address you enter. If a swap can't be completed, the coins go back to the sender address you entered.
