# Bitcoin to Plasma (BTC to XPL): no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Exchange BTC to XPL: send Bitcoin (BTC) and receive Plasma (XPL) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Bitcoin to Plasma, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-xpl/ Updated: 2026-11-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Bitcoin (BTC) | | You receive | Plasma (XPL) | | Your XPL address | Plasma address that starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters (the same format as Ethereum). Wallets: MetaMask, Rabby or Trust Wallet | | Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | One to three blocks on Bitcoin | | XPL payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Plasma confirms it in under a minute | | Typical swap time | Within minutes, depending on network confirmations | | Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 1,149,285.76 XPL · 1 XPL ≈ 0.0000008701 BTC (market prices, 3 Nov 2026) | | Limits | The exact 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; XPL on Plasmascan | ## How do I exchange BTC to XPL? 1. **Pick BTC and XPL.** Pick BTC in “You send” and XPL in “You get”, then enter the amount. The box shows how much XPL you get after all fees, and the minimum for this pair. 2. **Paste your Plasma address.** Paste the Plasma address that should receive the XPL: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters (the same format as Ethereum). Wallets that work: MetaMask, Rabby or Trust Wallet. Then enter the Bitcoin address you send BTC from; a refund, if ever needed, goes there. 3. **Send BTC on Bitcoin.** Send exactly the amount shown from your own Bitcoin wallet to the one-time deposit address, on the Bitcoin network. 4. **Receive XPL.** Your XPL is paid out once your BTC deposit confirms, and Plasma then confirms it in under a minute. Most swaps finish within minutes. The exact time depends on how fast each network confirms your deposit. Follow each step on the status page with your swap ID. ## Common mistakes with BTC to XPL - Sending from an exchange account, so the sender address isn't yours and a refund can't reach you. - Pasting an address from another network: the XPL address starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters (the same format as Ethereum). ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap BTC to XPL on GhostSwap? Most swaps finish within minutes. The exact time depends on how fast each network confirms your deposit. Your BTC deposit needs one to three blocks to confirm on Bitcoin; after that the XPL is sent to your wallet and Plasma confirms it in under a minute. Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 BTC in XPL? 1 BTC is worth about 1,149,285.76 XPL at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 3 Nov 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the XPL 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 XPL? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Plasma address that should receive the XPL, send BTC from your own wallet, and the XPL goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting Bitcoin to Plasma? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the XPL 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 XPL? To receive Plasma from your swap, we recommend using MetaMask, Rabby or Trust Wallet. Make sure your wallet supports the Plasma network before starting the exchange. Double-check your XPL address before confirming, cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the XPL address? Use a Plasma address: it starts with 0x followed by 40 hexadecimal characters (the same format as Ethereum). Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my BTC to XPL 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 XPL on Plasmascan (https://plasmascan.to). ### Is it safe to exchange BTC for XPL on GhostSwap? GhostSwap has no accounts and no stored balance: your BTC deposit is converted and the XPL is sent straight to the Plasma address you enter, so check that address twice, Plasma transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain BTC to XPL swap work? Bitcoin lives on Bitcoin and Plasma on Plasma, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your BTC on Bitcoin and pays native XPL on Plasma, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my BTC to XPL 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: XPL to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xpl-btc/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xpl-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)