RUNE to BTC: Exchange THORChain for Bitcoin Without KYC

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.

5–15 min
No account · No KYC
Non-custodial
Fees included in quote

You Send

RUNE

You Get

BTC

Recipient Wallet

Sender Address

⚠️ Enter the exact wallet you are sending from. Your funds must be sent from this address.

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RUNE

THORChain

Price:

$0.6855

24h Change:

1.67%

Market Cap:

$225.02M

Volume (24h):

$78.33M

Circulating Supply:

328.53M RUNE

BTC

Bitcoin

Price:

$84,274.00

24h Change:

1.68%

Market Cap:

$1.69T

Volume (24h):

$32.32B

Circulating Supply:

20.10M BTC

Data by CoinGecko

RUNE to BTC Exchange Rate

1 RUNE = 0.00000813 BTC

The 1 THORChain to Bitcoin reference rate at market prices, before fees. The exact amount, minimum and maximum are shown in the exchange box before you send.

Live market rate

RUNE to BTC swap at a glance

Everything that is specific to swapping THORChain to Bitcoin on GhostSwap.

THORChain (RUNE)You send · THORChain network

Bitcoin (BTC)You receive · Bitcoin network

It is a cross-chain swap from THORChain to Bitcoin, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens.

Swap time

5–15 minuntil your BTC is sent

Network fee

Paid in RUNEby your wallet

Account / KYC

NoneNo sign-up, email or ID for standard swaps

Tracking

Live status pageRUNE on RuneScan · BTC on mempool.space

Your BTC address

Bitcoin addressIt starts with bc1, 3 or 1. Wallets: Sparrow, Electrum or a hardware wallet.

Reference rate

1 RUNE ≈ 0.0000081347 BTC1 BTC ≈ 122,929.75 RUNE · market prices, 21 Oct 2026

Send RUNEUnder a minute to confirm on THORChain
GhostSwap swaps itAt the floating rate, fees already in the quote
Receive BTCSent to your address; Bitcoin confirms in 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations)

Facts checked 21 Oct 2026Reverse: BTC to RUNE

RUNE to BTC Live Price Chart

RUNE/BTC

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Reference market prices, updated live

What is THORChain?

THORChain (RUNE) is a decentralized liquidity protocol that enables users to swap assets across different blockchain networks in a non-custodial manner. By providing liquidity pools for various cryptocurrencies, THORChain facilitates cross-chain transactions without the need for centralized exchanges. RUNE is the native token used for governance, staking, and securing the network.

What is Bitcoin?

Bitcoin (BTC) is the world's first and largest cryptocurrency, created in 2009 as a decentralized digital currency that operates without banks or intermediaries. Running on a proof-of-work blockchain, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer value transfer across borders with no central authority. Many holders keep BTC as a long-term store of value. With the largest market capitalization and deepest liquidity of any cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is the most commonly exchanged digital asset.

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Why Swap RUNE for BTC?

Converting THORChain to Bitcoin on GhostSwap moves your funds from RUNE into BTC without KYC or account creation. THORChain is the native coin of its own blockchain. Bitcoin is used for peer-to-peer payments and as a long-term store of value.

Two different networks

RUNE runs on THORChain and BTC on Bitcoin; GhostSwap swaps between them in one step.

About Bitcoin

Bitcoin is used for peer-to-peer payments and as a long-term store of value.

No KYC or exchange accounts

GhostSwap processes your RUNE to BTC swap without sign-ups, identity verification, or personal data. Just a wallet address.

Exchange RUNE for BTC on GhostSwap. Most swaps are paid out within 5–15 minutes after you send, with no registration and no verification for standard swaps.

Convert THORChain to Bitcoin

RUNE	BTC at market price
50RUNE	0.000407BTC
100RUNE	0.000813BTC
500RUNE	0.004067BTC
1,000RUNE	0.008135BTC
5,000RUNE	0.040674BTC
10,000RUNE	0.081347BTC

At market prices of $0.685546 per RUNE and $84,274.00 per BTC (21 Oct 2026), 1,000 RUNE is worth about 0.008135 BTC. Your exact amount, after network fees, is shown in the exchange box before you send.

Convert Bitcoin to THORChain

BTC	RUNE at market price
0.0002BTC	24.5860RUNE
0.0005BTC	61.4649RUNE
0.001BTC	122.9298RUNE
0.002BTC	245.8595RUNE
0.005BTC	614.6488RUNE
0.01BTC	1,229.30RUNE
0.05BTC	6,146.49RUNE
0.1BTC	12,292.98RUNE

Going the other way, 0.005 BTC is worth about 614.6488 RUNE at the same prices.

How to Exchange THORChain to Bitcoin

Select RUNE and BTC

Pick RUNE in “You send” and BTC in “You get”, then enter the amount. The box shows how much BTC you get and the minimum RUNE for this pair.

Enter Bitcoin Address

Paste the Bitcoin address that should receive the BTC (it starts with bc1, 3 or 1). Then enter the THORChain address you send RUNE from; a refund, if ever needed, goes there.

Send THORChain

Send exactly the amount shown from your own THORChain wallet to the one-time deposit address.

Receive Bitcoin

Your BTC is usually paid out 5–15 minutes after you send your RUNE, and Bitcoin then confirms it in 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations). Follow each step on the status page with your swap ID.

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RUNE to BTC: questions and answers

Everything you need to know about exchanging RUNE to BTC on GhostSwap.

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 0.0000081347 BTC at the market rate, before fees (market prices, 21 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.