# Bitcoin to Polkadot (BTC to DOT): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Polkadot (DOT) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Polkadot, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most BTC to DOT swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes.

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-dot/
Updated: 2026-10-12

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Bitcoin (BTC) |
| You receive | Polkadot (DOT) |
| Your DOT address | Polkadot address that starts with 1. Wallets: Nova Wallet, Talisman or SubWallet |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin |
| DOT payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Polkadot confirms it in under a minute |
| Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your DOT is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 65,051.18 DOT · 1 DOT ≈ 0.0000153725 BTC (market prices, 12 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | Minimum about 0.00037 BTC. 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; DOT on Subscan |
| Reverse swap | [DOT to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/dot-btc/) |

## How much DOT you get (quoted 12 Oct 2026, 13:24 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 0.001 BTC | 64.1284 DOT |
| 0.005 BTC | 321.8449 DOT |
| 0.02 BTC | 1,287.85 DOT |
| 1 BTC | 64,330.40 DOT |

## How to swap BTC to DOT

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

## Bitcoin to Polkadot: receiving DOT after the Asset Hub move

BTC to DOT turns Bitcoin into Polkadot's native coin, which is used for staking, governance votes and fees across the Polkadot network. Many holders use it to start nomination-pool staking from a wallet like Nova Wallet or Talisman. The DOT is paid to your own Polkadot address, with no account.

Most of the wait is on the Bitcoin side, where the deposit usually needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations). The DOT payout then confirms in under a minute. Since the Asset Hub migration on 4 November 2025, DOT balances are held on Polkadot Asset Hub. Your address has not changed, and an up-to-date wallet shows the DOT there.

### Tips

- Use the Polkadot-format address starting with 1. A generic Substrate-format address (starting with 5) is rejected, so switch your wallet to the Polkadot network before copying.
- A Polkadot account needs a small existential deposit to exist, and the payout covers it. If your balance later drops below that amount, the account is removed and the leftover dust is lost.
- Send BTC from your own wallet (bc1, 3 or 1) and enter that address as the refund address.

### Can I swap Bitcoin to Polkadot without KYC?

Yes. A standard swap needs no account, email or ID. Paste your Polkadot address, check the floating rate and send the BTC.

### Can I stake the DOT right away?

Yes. Staking moved to Asset Hub along with balances, and you can join a nomination pool from Nova Wallet, Talisman or SubWallet once the DOT arrives. Bonded DOT has to be unbonded before it can be sent again, and unbonding takes time.

## FAQ

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

Most BTC to DOT swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin, then the DOT is sent to your wallet, and Polkadot confirms the payout in under a minute.

### How much is 1 BTC in DOT?

At 12 Oct 2026, 13:24 UTC, 1 BTC swapped to about 64,330.40 DOT on GhostSwap, after the service fee. The minimum for this pair is about 0.00037 BTC. The Bitcoin network fee for sending the BTC is paid separately, in BTC. The rate floats with the market until your BTC deposit confirms.

### Can I send BTC straight to my DOT address?

No. BTC moves on Bitcoin and DOT on Polkadot, so BTC can only be sent to a Bitcoin address. To swap, send the BTC to the one-time deposit address GhostSwap shows, and the DOT is paid to the Polkadot address you enter, with no bridge or wrapped token.

### What wallet and address do I need to receive DOT?

Use a Polkadot address from a wallet you control, such as Nova Wallet, Talisman or SubWallet. The address starts with 1. GhostSwap never holds your funds: the DOT is sent straight to the address you enter.

### What happens if my BTC to DOT exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the BTC is refunded to the Bitcoin address you entered as the sender address.

## Related

- [Reverse: DOT to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/dot-btc/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/dot-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)