# Bitcoin to Cosmos (BTC to ATOM) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Cosmos (ATOM) on Cosmos Hub in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Cosmos Hub, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most BTC to ATOM swaps finish in 20–60 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-atom/
Updated: 2026-10-01

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Bitcoin (BTC) |
| You receive | Cosmos (ATOM), Cosmos Hub |
| Your ATOM address | Cosmos Hub address that starts with cosmos1. Wallets: Keplr, Trust Wallet or Vultisig |
| Memo | Only needed when the ATOM goes to an exchange account that gives you one. Personal wallets leave it empty. |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin |
| ATOM payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Cosmos Hub confirms it in under a minute |
| Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your ATOM is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 49,704.07 ATOM · 1 ATOM ≈ 0.0000201191 BTC (market prices, 2 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; ATOM on Mintscan |
| Reverse swap | [ATOM to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/atom-btc/) |

## How to swap BTC to ATOM

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-atom/ and enter the amount of BTC to send.
2. Paste the ATOM address that should receive the coins (and a Memo only if that address needs one).
3. Enter the BTC address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the BTC to the one-time deposit address shown.
5. Receive ATOM in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## FAQ

### How long does it take to swap BTC to ATOM on GhostSwap?

Most BTC to ATOM swaps finish in 20–60 minutes. Your BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin; after that the ATOM is sent to your wallet and Cosmos Hub confirms it in under a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange BTC to ATOM?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Cosmos Hub address that should receive the ATOM, send BTC from your own wallet, and the ATOM goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload.

### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Cosmos?

The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ATOM 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 ATOM?

To receive Cosmos from your swap, we recommend using Keplr or Trust Wallet. Make sure your wallet supports the Cosmos Hub network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ATOM address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the ATOM address?

Use a Cosmos Hub address: it starts with cosmos1. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Do I need a Memo to receive ATOM?

Only if the ATOM goes to an exchange or custodial account that gave you a Memo; enter it in the field shown in the exchange box. A personal ATOM wallet does not need one.

### Can I track my BTC to ATOM 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 ATOM on Mintscan (https://www.mintscan.io/cosmos).

### Is it safe to exchange BTC for ATOM on GhostSwap?

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the ATOM is sent straight to the Cosmos Hub address you enter, so check that address twice — Cosmos Hub transfers cannot be reversed.

### How does a cross-chain BTC to ATOM swap work?

Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Cosmos on Cosmos Hub, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native ATOM on Cosmos Hub, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees.

### What happens if my BTC to ATOM 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: ATOM to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/atom-btc/)
- [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)