# Bitcoin to Tezos (BTC to XTZ) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

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

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

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Bitcoin (BTC) |
| You receive | Tezos (XTZ) |
| Your XTZ address | Tezos address that starts with tz1, tz2 or tz3. Wallets: Temple or Kukai |
| Deposit network fee | Paid in BTC by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) on Bitcoin |
| XTZ payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Tezos confirms it in a few minutes |
| Typical swap time | 20–60 minutes until your XTZ is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 BTC ≈ 259,011.89 XTZ · 1 XTZ ≈ 0.0000038608 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; XTZ on TzKT |
| Reverse swap | [XTZ to BTC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xtz-btc/) |

## How to swap BTC to XTZ

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

## FAQ

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

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

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

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

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

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

To receive Tezos from your swap, we recommend using Temple or Kukai. Make sure your wallet supports the Tezos network before starting the exchange. Double-check your XTZ address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed.

### What format is the XTZ address?

Use a Tezos address: it starts with tz1, tz2 or tz3. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand.

### Can I track my BTC to XTZ 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 XTZ on TzKT (https://tzkt.io).

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

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

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

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

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