# Bitcoin to Ethereum Classic (BTC to ETC): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Ethereum Classic (ETC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Ethereum Classic, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most BTC to ETC swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-etc/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Bitcoin (BTC) | | You receive | Ethereum Classic (ETC) | | Your ETC address | Ethereum Classic address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Wallets: Trust Wallet or MetaMask (ETC network) | | Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin | | ETC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Ethereum Classic confirms it in a few minutes | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your ETC is sent | | Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 9,866.98 ETC · 1 ETC ≈ 0.000101 BTC (market prices, 11 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; ETC on Blockscout | | Reverse swap | [ETC to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/etc-btc/) | ## How to swap BTC to ETC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-etc/ and enter the amount of BTC to send. 2. Paste the ETC 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 ETC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap BTC to ETC on GhostSwap? Most BTC to ETC swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin, then the ETC is sent to your wallet, and Ethereum Classic confirms the payout in a few minutes. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 BTC in ETC? 1 BTC is worth about 9,866.98 ETC at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 11 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the ETC 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 ETC? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Ethereum Classic address that should receive the ETC, send BTC from your own wallet, and the ETC goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Ethereum Classic? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ETC 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 ETC? To receive Ethereum Classic from your swap, we recommend using Trust Wallet or MetaMask (ETC network). Make sure your wallet supports the Ethereum Classic network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ETC address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ETC address? Use an Ethereum Classic address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my BTC to ETC 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 ETC on Blockscout (https://etc.blockscout.com). ### Is it safe to exchange BTC for ETC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the ETC is sent straight to the Ethereum Classic address you enter, so check that address twice, Ethereum Classic transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain BTC to ETC swap work? Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Ethereum Classic on Ethereum Classic, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native ETC on Ethereum Classic, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my BTC to ETC 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: ETC to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/etc-btc/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/etc-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)