# Bitcoin to Algorand (BTC to ALGO) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Algorand (ALGO) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Algorand, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most BTC to ALGO swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-algo/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Bitcoin (BTC) | | You receive | Algorand (ALGO) | | Your ALGO address | Algorand address that is 58 characters of capital letters and digits. Wallets: Pera or Defly | | Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin | | ALGO payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Algorand confirms it in under a minute | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your ALGO is sent | | Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 652,436.91 ALGO · 1 ALGO ≈ 0.0000015327 BTC (market prices, 4 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; ALGO on Allo | | Reverse swap | [ALGO to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/algo-btc/) | ## How to swap BTC to ALGO 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-algo/ and enter the amount of BTC to send. 2. Paste the ALGO 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 ALGO in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap BTC to ALGO on GhostSwap? Most BTC to ALGO swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin, then the ALGO is sent to your wallet, and Algorand confirms the payout in under a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 BTC in ALGO? 1 BTC is worth about 652,436.91 ALGO at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 4 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the ALGO 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 ALGO? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Algorand address that should receive the ALGO, send BTC from your own wallet, and the ALGO goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Algorand? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ALGO 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 ALGO? To receive Algorand from your swap, we recommend using Pera or Defly. Make sure your wallet supports the Algorand network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ALGO address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ALGO address? Use an Algorand address: it is 58 characters of capital letters and digits. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my BTC to ALGO 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 ALGO on Allo (https://allo.info). ### Is it safe to exchange BTC for ALGO on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the ALGO is sent straight to the Algorand address you enter, so check that address twice — Algorand transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain BTC to ALGO swap work? Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Algorand on Algorand, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native ALGO on Algorand, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my BTC to ALGO 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: ALGO to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/algo-btc/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/algo-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)