# eCash to Bitcoin (XEC to BTC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap

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

Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/xec-btc/
Updated: 2026-10-02

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| You send | eCash (XEC) |
| 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 XEC by your wallet |
| Deposit confirmation | About 10–20 minutes on eCash |
| 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 | 20–60 minutes until your BTC is sent |
| Reference rate | 1 XEC ≈ 0.0000000001 BTC · 1 BTC ≈ 10,566,625,916.87 XEC (market prices, 2 Oct 2026) |
| Limits | The exact minimum and maximum XEC 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; XEC on Blockchair; BTC on mempool.space |
| Reverse swap | [BTC to XEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-xec/) |

## How to swap XEC to BTC

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

Most XEC to BTC swaps finish in 20–60 minutes. Your XEC deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on eCash; 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 XEC to BTC?

No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Bitcoin address that should receive the BTC, send XEC 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 eCash 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 eCash network fee for your deposit is paid in XEC by your wallet.

### 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 XEC 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 XEC payment on Blockchair (https://blockchair.com/ecash) and your incoming BTC on Mempool.space (https://mempool.space).

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

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

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

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

If a swap cannot be completed, the XEC is refunded to the eCash 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 XEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-xec/) ([Markdown](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-xec.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)