# Polkadot to Bitcoin (DOT to BTC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Polkadot (DOT) and receive Bitcoin (BTC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Polkadot to Bitcoin, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most DOT to BTC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/dot-btc/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Polkadot (DOT) | | You receive | Bitcoin (BTC) | | Your BTC address | Bitcoin address that starts with bc1, 3 or 1. Wallets: Sparrow, Electrum or a hardware wallet | | Deposit network fee | Paid in DOT by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | Under a minute on Polkadot | | BTC payout | Sent to your address as soon as the swap completes; Bitcoin confirms it in 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations) | | Typical swap time | 5–15 minutes until your BTC is sent | | Reference rate | 1 DOT ≈ 0.0000141506 BTC · 1 BTC ≈ 70,668.60 DOT (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) | | Limits | Minimum about 25 DOT. The exact minimum and maximum DOT 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; DOT on Subscan; BTC on mempool.space | | Reverse swap | [BTC to DOT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-dot/) | ## How much BTC you get (quoted 2 Oct 2026, 15:20 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 100 DOT | 0.001385 BTC | | 500 DOT | 0.006949 BTC | | 2500 DOT | 0.034769 BTC | ## DOT to BTC rate history (market rate, before fees) Over the last 30 days, 1,000 DOT were worth between 0.010764 and 0.015882 BTC at the market rate, 0.013508 BTC on average, and the rate moved +26.95%. | Period | Low (BTC) | High (BTC) | Average (BTC) | Change | |---|---|---|---|---| | 24h | 0.013812 | 0.014285 | 0.014027 | -0.94% | | 7d | 0.013812 | 0.015466 | 0.014446 | +0.22% | | 30d | 0.010764 | 0.015882 | 0.013508 | +26.95% | BTC per 1,000 DOT. Market rate from 15-minute (24 hours), hourly (7 days) and 4-hourly (30 days) samples up to 2 Oct 2026, 13:10 UTC and the current reference rate, before fees. ## How to swap DOT to BTC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/dot-btc/ and enter the amount of DOT to send. 2. Paste the BTC address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the DOT address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the DOT to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive BTC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## DOT to BTC: from a Polkadot wallet to Bitcoin cold storage DOT to BTC suits Polkadot holders who want to move staking rewards or part of a balance into Bitcoin, for example to keep in cold storage. The payout is native BTC on the Bitcoin network, not a wrapped Bitcoin token on a Polkadot parachain, and it goes to your own address with no account. Send the DOT from Polkadot Asset Hub, where balances moved in the November 2025 migration. The deposit confirms in under a minute, so most swaps reach the payout in 5 to 15 minutes. The BTC then needs a Bitcoin block to confirm, about 10 minutes on average. ### Tips - Bitcoin addresses start with bc1, 3 or 1. For BTC you plan to hold, use a receive address from your hardware wallet. - Only transferable DOT can be sent. If your DOT is staked or in a nomination pool, unbond it first and wait for the unbonding period to end. - Send from your own Nova Wallet, Talisman or SubWallet account, enter its address (starting with 1) as the refund address, and leave a little DOT for the fee. ### Can I swap DOT to BTC without an account? Yes. There is no sign-up, email or ID for a standard swap. Paste your Bitcoin address, check the floating rate and send the DOT. ### Do I need to do anything because of the Asset Hub migration? No. Balances moved automatically and your address did not change. Keep your wallet app up to date so it sends the DOT from Asset Hub. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap DOT to BTC on GhostSwap? Most DOT to BTC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the DOT deposit needs under a minute to confirm on Polkadot, then the BTC is sent to your wallet, and Bitcoin confirms the payout in 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations). Busy networks can add a few minutes. ### How much is 1 DOT in BTC? 1 DOT is worth about 0.0000141506 BTC at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 2 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the BTC network fee. The minimum for this pair is about 25 DOT. The rate floats with the market until your DOT deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### What are the fees for converting Polkadot to Bitcoin? The GhostSwap fee is already included in the rate in the exchange box, so the BTC amount you see is what you receive. On top of that, the Polkadot network fee for your deposit is paid in DOT by your wallet. ### What wallet should I use to receive BTC? To receive Bitcoin from your swap, we recommend using Sparrow, Electrum or a hardware wallet. Make sure your wallet supports the Bitcoin network before starting the exchange. Double-check your BTC address before confirming — cryptocurrency transactions cannot be reversed. ### What format is the BTC address? Use a Bitcoin address: it starts with bc1, 3 or 1. Copy it from your wallet and paste it; never type it by hand. ### Can I track my DOT to BTC 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 DOT payment on Subscan (https://polkadot.subscan.io) and your incoming BTC on mempool.space (https://mempool.space). ### Is it safe to exchange DOT for BTC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your DOT deposit is converted and the BTC is sent straight to the Bitcoin address you enter, so check that address twice — Bitcoin transfers cannot be reversed. ### How does a cross-chain DOT to BTC swap work? Polkadot lives on Polkadot and Bitcoin on Bitcoin, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your DOT on Polkadot and pays native BTC on Bitcoin, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my DOT to BTC exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the DOT is refunded to the Polkadot 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: BTC to DOT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-dot/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-dot.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)