# Zcash to Bitcoin (ZEC to BTC) — no-KYC swap on GhostSwap > Send Zcash (ZEC) and receive Bitcoin (BTC) in your own wallet, with no account and no KYC. The BTC arrives as an ordinary transfer on Bitcoin, while the ZEC you send stays private on its own chain. Most ZEC to BTC swaps finish in 20–60 minutes. Swap page: https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-btc/ Updated: 2026-10-01 ## At a glance | | | |---|---| | You send | Zcash (ZEC) | | 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 ZEC by your wallet | | Deposit confirmation | About 10–20 minutes on Zcash | | 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 ZEC ≈ 0.015704 BTC · 1 BTC ≈ 63.6791 ZEC (market prices, 1 Oct 2026) | | Limits | The minimum and maximum ZEC amounts are shown live in the exchange box | | Account / KYC | None: no sign-up, no email, no ID | | Tracking | Status page with your swap ID; ZEC on Blockchair; BTC on mempool.space | | Reverse swap | [BTC to ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-zec/) | ## How much BTC you get (quoted 1 Oct 2026, 22:20 UTC, after all fees) | You send | You receive | |---|---| | 0.1 ZEC | 0.001539 BTC | | 0.5 ZEC | 0.007719 BTC | | 1 ZEC | 0.015444 BTC | | 2.5 ZEC | 0.038619 BTC | ## How to swap ZEC to BTC 1. Open https://ghostswap.io/exchange/zec-btc/ and enter the amount of ZEC to send. 2. Paste the BTC address that should receive the coins. 3. Enter the ZEC address you are sending from, then confirm. 4. Send the ZEC to the one-time deposit address shown. 5. Receive BTC in your wallet and follow the status page with your swap ID. ## Zcash to Bitcoin: what to know before you swap ZEC to BTC converts Zcash into Bitcoin without an account. Send ZEC from a transparent Zcash address; if your coins are in the shielded pool, unshield the amount to a transparent address in your wallet first, then send it to the deposit address. Zcash blocks arrive about every 75 seconds, so the deposit confirms quickly; the BTC payout then confirms on Bitcoin in roughly 10-minute blocks. ### Tips - Bitcoin addresses start with bc1, 3 or 1. - Enter the transparent Zcash address you send from as the sender address. - Receive the BTC to a fresh address if you want to keep it separate from your other Bitcoin. ### Can I swap ZEC to BTC without KYC? Yes. There is no account or ID: choose ZEC and BTC, enter your Bitcoin address and send the ZEC deposit. ### Can I send shielded ZEC directly? Send from a transparent address. Unshield the amount in your wallet first if your ZEC is in the shielded pool. ## FAQ ### How long does it take to swap ZEC to BTC on GhostSwap? Most ZEC to BTC swaps finish in 20–60 minutes. Your ZEC deposit needs about 10–20 minutes to confirm on Zcash; 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. ### How much BTC do I get for 2.5 ZEC? At 1 Oct 2026, 22:20 UTC, 2.5 ZEC swapped to about 0.038619 BTC on GhostSwap, after the service fee and the BTC network fee. The rate floats with the market, so the exchange box shows the exact live amount before you send. ### Do I need KYC or an account to exchange ZEC to BTC? No. GhostSwap has no accounts: you paste the Bitcoin address that should receive the BTC, send ZEC 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 Zcash 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 Zcash network fee for your deposit is paid in ZEC 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 ZEC 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 ZEC payment on Zcash Block Explorer (https://zcashblockexplorer.com) and your incoming BTC on Mempool.space (https://mempool.space). ### Is it safe to exchange ZEC for BTC on GhostSwap? GhostSwap is non-custodial: there is no account balance holding your coins. Your ZEC 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. ### Will my BTC be linked to my ZEC? Since Zcash is optional — supports both transparent (public) and shielded (fully private) transactions via zk-SNARKs, the source of your funds is already protected. The BTC you receive will appear as a fresh transaction on the Bitcoin blockchain with no visible connection to your ZEC holdings. GhostSwap requires no KYC, so there's no account linking the two. ### How does a cross-chain ZEC to BTC swap work? Zcash lives on Zcash and Bitcoin on Bitcoin, two separate blockchains. Instead of a bridge, GhostSwap takes your ZEC on Zcash and pays native BTC on Bitcoin, so you never hold a wrapped token or pay bridge fees. ### What happens if my ZEC to BTC exchange fails? If a swap cannot be completed, the ZEC is refunded to the Zcash 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 ZEC](https://ghostswap.io/exchange/btc-zec/) - [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)