# Bitcoin to eCash (BTC to XEC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

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

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-xec/
Updated: 2026-10-02

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Bitcoin (BTC) |
| You receive | eCash (XEC) |
| Your XEC address | ECash address that starts with ecash:q. Wallets: Cashtab or Electrum ABC |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin |
| XEC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; eCash confirms it in about 10–20 minutes |
| Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your XEC is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 10,562,148,962.15 XEC · 1 XEC ≈ 0.0000000001 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; XEC on Blockchair |
| Reverse swap | [XEC to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xec-btc/) |

## How to swap BTC to XEC

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

## FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

To receive eCash from your swap, we recommend using Cashtab or Electrum ABC. Make sure your wallet supports the eCash network before starting the exchange. Double-check your XEC address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the XEC address?

Use a eCash address: it starts with ecash:q. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Can I track my BTC to XEC 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 XEC on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/ecash).

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

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

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

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

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