# Tether Gold to Bitcoin (XAUT to BTC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

> Send Tether Gold (XAUT, an ERC-20 token on Ethereum) and receive Bitcoin (BTC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. It is a cross-chain swap from Ethereum to Bitcoin, with no bridge and no wrapped tokens. Most XAUT to BTC swaps finish in 10–25 minutes.

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

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | Tether Gold (XAUT), ERC-20 token on Ethereum |
| 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 ETH, so keep a little ETH next to your XAUT |
| Deposit confirmation | About 2–5 minutes on Ethereum |
| 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 | 10–25 minutes until your BTC is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 XAUT ≈ 0.048710 BTC · 1 BTC ≈ 20.5298 XAUT (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The exact minimum and maximum XAUT 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; XAUT on Etherscan; BTC on mempool.space |
| Reverse swap | [BTC to XAUT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-xaut/) |

## How to swap XAUT to BTC

1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xaut-btc/ and enter the amount of XAUT to send.
2. Paste the BTC address that should receive the coins.
3. Enter the XAUT address you are sending from, then confirm.
4. Send the XAUT 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 XAUT to BTC on GhostSwap?

Most XAUT to BTC swaps finish in 10–25 minutes. Your XAUT deposit needs about 2–5 minutes to confirm on Ethereum; after that the BTC is sent to your wallet and Bitcoin confirms it in 10–30 minutes (1–3 confirmations). Busy networks can add a few minutes.

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

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Bitcoin address that should receive the BTC, send XAUT 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 Tether Gold 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, your wallet needs a little ETH to pay the Ethereum network fee for sending XAUT.

### What wallet should I use to receive BTC?

To receive Bitcoin from your swap, we recommend using Electrum, Sparrow Wallet, or a hardware wallet like Ledger or Trezor. 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 XAUT 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 XAUT payment on Etherscan (https://etherscan.io) and your incoming BTC on Mempool.space (https://mempool.space).

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

GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your XAUT 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 XAUT to BTC swap work?

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

### What happens if my XAUT to BTC exchange fails?

If a swap cannot be completed, the XAUT is refunded to the Ethereum 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 XAUT](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-xaut/)
- [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)