From Bitcoin to Ethereum
Every way to get from Bitcoin into Ethereum: pick a route, send the coins in Bitcoin and collect them at your address in Ethereum.
Rate as of Sep 18, 2026 01:18
- From
- Bitcoin
- To
- Ethereum
- Fees are paid in
- ETH
- Address shape
- 0x…
Bitcoin → Ethereum routes
| Network | Route | Rate | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | BTC → ETH | 1 BTC = 31.4268 ETH | 0.00129399 BTC |
Bitcoin against Ethereum
| Bitcoin | Ethereum | |
|---|---|---|
| Network type | Layer one (L1) | Layer one (L1) |
| Fees are paid in | BTC | ETH |
| Fee level | medium | high |
| Speed | slow | medium |
| Block | ~10 min | ~12 sec |
| Address shape | 1…, 3…, bc1… | 0x… |
| Memo or tag | not needed | not needed |
| Ethereum-style address (0x…) | no | yes |
Fee and speed levels are comparative: both move with how busy the network is.
How this differs from a classic bridge
| RubyCash | Classic bridge | |
|---|---|---|
| What lands at your address | Native ETH or ordinary Ethereum tokens | Depends: in some networks it is the bridged version of the token |
| Wallet and signatures | Not needed: the coins go to the address from the order | Needed: connect the wallet and sign contract transactions |
| A coin for fees in Ethereum | Not needed to receive | Often needed, or the funds cannot be claimed or moved on |
| Timing | After confirmations in Bitcoin; the order page tracks it | Depends on the bridge and the load of both networks |
| Who holds the funds meanwhile | RubyCash for the life of the order, with an AML check | The bridge contract or its validators |
Moving from Bitcoin to Ethereum, step by step
- Pick a route in the table above and work out the amount in the calculator on its page.
- Enter your own address in Ethereum (0x…).
- Send the coins in Bitcoin to the address from the order, for exactly the amount stated.
- Once Bitcoin confirms the transfer, the coins leave for your address in Ethereum. The order page tracks every step.
Check this before sending to Ethereum
- The receiving address has to belong to Ethereum (0x…).
- Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon all use the same address shape (0x…). Make sure the wallet is switched to Ethereum.
- Send the coins in Bitcoin only: a transfer through another network never reaches the order.
- Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.
Common questions: Bitcoin → Ethereum
How do I get coins from Bitcoin into Ethereum?
Through an exchange order: you send coins in Bitcoin and ETH arrive at your address in Ethereum. No bridge contracts, no wallet to connect, no wrappers.
What can be moved from Bitcoin into Ethereum?
Right now: ETH. Rates and floors are in the table above.
How long does the move from Bitcoin to Ethereum take?
First the confirmations in Bitcoin, then the send into Ethereum. After that it comes down to how busy the networks are. A block in Bitcoin closes in about 10 min.
What pays the fees in Ethereum?
The ETH coin. You do not need it to receive funds — only later, when you decide to move them on.
Which address does Ethereum need?
An address in Ethereum: 0x… A plain Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet has to be switched to Ethereum.
Where else this can go
The other way round
Other routes into Ethereum
- Arbitrum One → EthereumUSDT, ETH and USDC
- OP Mainnet (Optimism) → EthereumETH, USDT and USDC
- BNBBNB Smart Chain → EthereumETH, USDT and USDC
TRON → EthereumUSDT, ETH and USDC
Solana → EthereumUSDT, ETH and USDC
Polygon PoS → EthereumETH, USDT and USDC
TON → EthereumUSDT, ETH and USDC
Avalanche C-Chain → EthereumUSDT, USDC and ETH