# THORChain to Bitcoin (RUNE to BTC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send THORChain (RUNE) and receive Bitcoin (BTC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from THORChain to Bitcoin, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most RUNE to BTC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/rune-btc/ Updated: 2026-10-02 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | THORChain (RUNE) | | 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 RUNE by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | Under a minute on THORChain | | 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 RUNE ≈ 0.0000087614 BTC · 1 BTC ≈ 114,137.05 RUNE (market prices, 4 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The exact minimum and maximum RUNE 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; RUNE on RuneScan; BTC on mempool.space | | Reverse swap | [BTC to RUNE](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-rune/) | ## How to swap RUNE to BTC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/rune-btc/ and enter the amount of RUNE to send. 2. Paste the BTC address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the RUNE address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the RUNE to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive BTC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap RUNE to BTC on GhostSwap? Most RUNE to BTC swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes: the RUNE deposit needs under a minute to confirm on THORChain, 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 RUNE in BTC? 1 RUNE is worth about 0.0000087614 BTC at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 4 Oct 2026). GhostSwap's quote in the exchange box already includes the service fee and the BTC network fee. The rate floats with the market until your RUNE deposit confirms, so the exchange box shows the exact amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange RUNE to BTC? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Bitcoin address that should receive the BTC, send RUNE from your own wallet, and the BTC goes straight to that address. No email, phone number or ID upload. ### What are the fees for converting THORChain 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 THORChain network fee for your deposit is paid in RUNE 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 RUNE 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 RUNE payment on RuneScan (https://runescan.io) and your incoming BTC on mempool.space (https://mempool.space). ### Is it safe to exchange RUNE for BTC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your RUNE 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 RUNE to BTC swap work? THORChain lives on THORChain and Bitcoin on Bitcoin, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your RUNE on THORChain and pays native BTC on Bitcoin, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my RUNE to BTC exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the RUNE is refunded to the THORChain 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 RUNE](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-rune/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-rune.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)