# Bitcoin to Internet Computer (BTC to ICP): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Internet Computer (ICP) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Internet Computer, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most BTC to ICP swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-icp/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Bitcoin (BTC) | | You receive | Internet Computer (ICP) | | Your ICP address | Internet Computer address that is a 64-character account ID. Wallets: NNS dapp, Plug or OISY | | Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin | | ICP payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Internet Computer confirms it in a few seconds | | Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your ICP is sent | | Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 26,362.42 ICP · 1 ICP ≈ 0.0000379328 BTC (market prices, 10 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; ICP on the ICP Dashboard | | Reverse swap | [ICP to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/icp-btc/) | ## How to swap BTC to ICP 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-icp/ and enter the amount of BTC to send. 2. Paste the ICP 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 ICP in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap BTC to ICP on GhostSwap? Most BTC to ICP swaps are paid out within 20–60 minutes: the BTC deposit needs 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) to confirm on Bitcoin, then the ICP is sent to your wallet, and Internet Computer confirms the payout in a few seconds. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 BTC in ICP? 1 BTC is worth about 26,362.42 ICP at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 10 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the ICP 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 ICP? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Internet Computer address that should receive the ICP, send BTC from your own wallet, and the ICP goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Internet Computer? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the ICP 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 ICP? To receive Internet Computer from your swap, we recommend using NNS dapp, Plug or OISY. Make sure your wallet supports the Internet Computer network before starting the exchange. Double-check your ICP address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the ICP address? Use an Internet Computer address: it is a 64-character account ID. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my BTC to ICP 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 ICP on the ICP Dashboard (https://dashboard.internetcomputer.org). ### Is it safe to exchange BTC for ICP on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your BTC deposit is converted and the ICP is sent straight to the Internet Computer address you enter, so check that address twice, Internet Computer transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain BTC to ICP swap work? Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Internet Computer on Internet Computer, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native ICP on Internet Computer, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my BTC to ICP 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: ICP to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/icp-btc/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/icp-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)