# Bitcoin to Axelar (BTC to AXL) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Axelar (AXL, 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 AXL swaps finish in 20–60 minutes.

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

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Bitcoin (BTC) |
| You receive | Axelar (AXL), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| Your AXL 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 |
| AXL 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 AXL is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 1,666,581.29 AXL · 1 AXL ≈ 0.0000006000 BTC (market prices, 1 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The minimum and maximum BTC amounts are shown live in the exchange box |
| Account / KYC | None: no sign-up, no email, no ID |
| Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; BTC on mempool.space; AXL on Etherscan |
| Reverse swap | [AXL to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/axl-btc/) |

## How to swap BTC to AXL

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-axl/ and enter the amount of BTC to send.
2. Paste the AXL 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 AXL in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID.

## FAQ

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

Most BTC to AXL swaps finish in 20–60 minutes. Your BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin; after that the AXL is sent to your wallet and Ethereum confirms it in about 2–5 minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes.

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

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

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

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

To receive Axelar from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask, Rabby or a Ledger. Make sure your wallet supports the Ethereum network before starting the exchange. Double-check your AXL address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the AXL address?

Use a 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 AXL to an address on another network can lose the coins.

### Can I track my BTC to AXL 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 AXL on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io).

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

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the AXL 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 AXL swap work?

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

### What happens if my BTC to AXL 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: AXL to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/axl-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)