# Bitcoin to Monero (BTC to XMR) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Monero (XMR) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. Monero hides the sender, receiver and amount of every transfer, so the XMR you receive has no public link to your BTC history. Most BTC to XMR swaps finish in 20–60 minutes.

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

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Bitcoin (BTC) |
| You receive | Monero (XMR) |
| Your XMR address | Monero address that is 95 characters and starts with 4 (standard) or 8 (subaddress). Wallets: Feather, Cake Wallet or Monero GUI |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin |
| XMR payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Monero confirms it in about 20 minutes (10 confirmations) |
| Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your XMR is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 155.6151 XMR · 1 XMR ≈ 0.006426 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 |
| Reverse swap | [XMR to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xmr-btc/) |

## How much XMR you get (quoted 1 Oct 2026, 15:09 UTC, after all fees)

| You send | You receive |
|---|---|
| 0.001 BTC | 0.152904 XMR |
| 0.005 BTC | 0.769358 XMR |
| 0.02 BTC | 3.0810 XMR |
| 1 BTC | 153.8357 XMR |

## How to swap BTC to XMR

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

## Bitcoin to Monero: what to know before you swap

BTC to XMR is the most popular privacy swap on GhostSwap. Bitcoin is fully transparent: every address balance and payment can be followed on a public block explorer. Monero hides the sender, the receiver and the amount by default, so moving BTC into XMR is the simplest way to take your savings off the public ledger, without an account or ID.

Bitcoin blocks arrive about every 10 minutes, so most of the waiting time in a BTC to XMR swap is the Bitcoin confirmation. Once your deposit is confirmed, the XMR payout is sent to your wallet; received XMR becomes spendable after 10 Monero confirmations, about 20 minutes.

### Tips

- Use a fresh Monero subaddress for each swap so your receipts cannot be linked to each other.
- Monero addresses are 95 characters long and start with 4 (standard) or 8 (subaddress). Paste the address; never type it by hand.
- Send BTC from a wallet where you control the address (not an exchange withdrawal) and enter that address as the sender address.

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

Yes. GhostSwap needs no account, email or ID. Enter the amount, your Monero address and your BTC sender address, then send the deposit.

### How long does BTC to XMR take?

Usually under an hour in total: most of it is waiting for the Bitcoin confirmation, then the XMR payout. Received XMR becomes spendable after 10 Monero confirmations, about 20 minutes.

## FAQ

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

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

### How much XMR do I get for 1 BTC?

At 1 Oct 2026, 15:09 UTC, 1 BTC swapped to about 153.8357 XMR on GhostSwap, after the service fee and the XMR network fee. The rate floats with the market, so the exchange box shows the exact live amount before you send.

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

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

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

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

To receive Monero from your swap, we recommend using the official Monero GUI/CLI wallet, Cake Wallet, or Feather Wallet. Note: MetaMask does NOT support Monero. Make sure your wallet supports the Monero network before starting the exchange. Double-check your XMR address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the XMR address?

Use a Monero address: it is 95 characters and starts with 4 (standard) or 8 (subaddress). Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Can I track my BTC to XMR 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 XMR on XMRChain (limited info due to Monero's privacy features) (https://xmrchain.net).

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

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

### Can my BTC to XMR swap be traced?

Your BTC transaction to GhostSwap is visible on the Bitcoin blockchain since Bitcoin is transparent — all transactions are publicly visible on the blockchain, meaning anyone can trace wallet balances and payment history. However, once your XMR arrives in your wallet, Monero is fully private — ring signatures, stealth addresses, and RingCT make every transaction untraceable by default. By swapping BTC to XMR on a no-KYC exchange like GhostSwap, there is no account linking the two transactions together.

### Is it legal to convert Bitcoin to Monero?

Yes, exchanging Bitcoin for Monero is legal in most jurisdictions. Monero is a legitimate cryptocurrency listed on major exchanges worldwide. Privacy is a fundamental right, and using privacy-enhancing tools is not illegal. That said, you are responsible for complying with local regulations regarding cryptocurrency in your jurisdiction.

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

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

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