# Bitcoin to Aave (BTC to AAVE) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Aave (AAVE, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Ethereum, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most BTC to AAVE swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-aave/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Bitcoin (BTC) | | You receive | Aave (AAVE), ERC-20 token on Ethereum | | Your AAVE address | Ethereum address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger | | Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin | | AAVE payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Ethereum confirms it in about 2–5 minutes | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your AAVE is sent | | Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 471.7828 AAVE · 1 AAVE ≈ 0.002120 BTC (market prices, 3 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum BTC amounts are shown live in the exchange box | | Account / KYC | None for standard swaps: no sign-up, no email, no ID | | Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; BTC on mempool.space; AAVE on Etherscan | | Reverse swap | [AAVE to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/aave-btc/) | ## How to swap BTC to AAVE 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-aave/ and enter the amount of BTC to send. 2. Paste the AAVE address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the BTC address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the BTC to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive AAVE in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap BTC to AAVE on GhostSwap? Most BTC to AAVE swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin, then the AAVE is sent to your wallet, and Ethereum confirms the payout in about 2–5 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 BTC in AAVE? 1 BTC is worth about 471.7828 AAVE at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 3 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the AAVE network fee. The rate floats with the market until your BTC deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange BTC to AAVE? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Ethereum address that should receive the AAVE, send BTC from your own wallet, and the AAVE goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Aave? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the AAVE amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Bitcoin network fee for your deposit is paid in BTC by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive AAVE? To receive Aave from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Ethereum (ERC-20) network before starting the exchange. Double-check your AAVE address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the AAVE address? Use an Ethereum address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. Sending AAVE to an address on another network can lose the coins. ### Can I track my BTC to AAVE swap? Yes. After initiating your swap, GhostSwap provides a transaction status page where you can monitor progress in real-time. You can also track your BTC payment on mempool.space (https://mempool.space) and your incoming AAVE on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io). ### Is it safe to exchange BTC for AAVE on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the AAVE is sent straight to the Ethereum address you enter, so check that address twice — Ethereum transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain BTC to AAVE swap work? Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Aave on Ethereum, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native AAVE on Ethereum, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my BTC to AAVE exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the BTC is refunded to the Bitcoin address you entered as the sender address. If something looks stuck, contact support with your swap ID from the status page. Most problems come from sending a different amount than shown or using an address on the wrong network. ## Related - [Reverse: AAVE to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/aave-btc/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/aave-btc.md)) - [All GhostSwap pairs](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/) - [How to exchange](https://ghostswap.io/how-to-exchange/) - [Site guide for AI assistants](https://ghostswap.io/llms.txt)