BTC to ETH is a premium pair with the highest average swap size ($44K) — indicating sophisticated traders rotating between the two largest crypto assets. Chainflip's JIT AMM provides tight spreads on this pair with deep liquidity pools.
Best Protocol for This Pair
Chainflip excels here with JIT pricing that concentrates liquidity at your exact trade price. For large orders ($25K+), DCA mode splits into chunks for minimal price impact. THORChain also has deep BTC-ETH liquidity via dual RUNE pools — streaming mode is competitive for very large trades ($100K+).
Tip: This pair is available on multiple protocols simultaneously. Click 'Compare alternatives' to see all routes — even a 0.1% difference matters at $44K average size.
How to Swap BTC to ETH
- 1. Select BTC as source and ETH as destination above. LeoDex compares rates automatically.
- 2. Review the best route - rate, fees, estimated time. Click "Compare alternatives" to see all protocols.
- 3. Connect your wallet (MetaMask, Phantom, Ledger, or 15+ others). No account or KYC needed.
- 4. Click Swap, sign in your wallet, and track progress in real time until your ETH arrives.
Why Swap BTC to ETH?
Moving from BTC's settlement network to ETH's programmable ecosystem lets you access DeFi protocols, staking, and yield opportunities unavailable on BTC natively.
BTC to ETH Protocol Routes
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert BTC to ETH?
Enter your BTC amount above, review the live rate from multiple DEX protocols, then click "Swap on LeoDex" to execute. Connect your wallet and confirm — no KYC or account required.
What is the current BTC to ETH rate?
The live BTC to ETH rate is shown above, aggregated from THORChain, Chainflip, MAYAChain, Relay, and NEAR Intents. Rates update in real-time as protocol liquidity changes.
Is it safe to swap BTC to ETH on LeoDex?
Yes. LeoDex is non-custodial — your funds go directly from your wallet through the selected protocol. No intermediary holds your assets at any point during the swap.
How long does a BTC to ETH swap take?
Bitcoin-involved swaps typically take 10-30 minutes due to block confirmation times. Chainflip Boost can reduce BTC swaps to near-instant — learn more at leodex.io/learn/chainflip/what-is-chainflip-boost. For large trades, Chainflip DCA mode (leodex.io/learn/chainflip/what-is-chainflip-dca) and THORChain streaming swaps both optimize for better rates by splitting the trade into smaller parts.
What are the fees for BTC to ETH?
Fees include the network gas fee on both chains, the protocol's liquidity/solver fee (varies by protocol and trade size), and LeoDex's 0.45% affiliate fee. The thorchain.leodex.io interface charges 0% affiliate fee for THORChain routes.
What is the minimum BTC to ETH swap amount?
Minimums vary by protocol. THORChain has dust thresholds (e.g., ~0.0001 BTC, ~0.001 ETH). NEAR Intents may require higher minimums for some assets (e.g., 1000 DOGE). The swap interface shows if your amount is below the minimum.