Swap Cardano (ADA) for Bitcoin (BTC)

The calculator does the maths at the live rate, the page lists the limits and the timing. Your rate is locked the moment the order is created.

Rate as of Sep 17, 2026 00:18

Orders from: 405.2006 ADA ≈ $78.38
Payout network: Bitcoin
24 hours: −3.19%

You send

ADA

You get 0.025489

BTC

Start the order

Rate: 1 ADA = 0.0000025489 BTC
From: 405.2006 ADA
Up to: 51,700,000 ADA

The figure is indicative; the exact amount is locked in the order.

The direction runs at 0.0000025489 BTC per ADA, or 392,325.94 ADA per BTC. Market over 24 hours: ADA against BTC minus 3.19%. The week added minus 8%.

The weekly corridor ran from 0.00000252413 to 0.00000276099 BTC, a spread of 9.38%. A single order takes 405.2006 to 51,700,000 ADA. In dollars that is roughly $78.38.

By market cap Cardano sits 19th ($7.26 B) and Bitcoin 1th ($1.53 T).

Who takes the ADA → BTC route

A hard cap on supplyThere will be 21 M BTC and not one more, and that cap is the whole case for holding Bitcoin long term.
Different basketsHolding part of the amount in Bitcoin loosens a portfolio's dependence on a single coin.
A road both waysThe BTC → ADA direction is open too, so going back into ADA takes the same route.

ADA → BTC rate and amounts

1 ADA = 0.0000025489 BTC

1 BTC = 392,325.94 ADA

Send ADA — receive BTC

ADA	BTC	≈ USD
500	0.00127445	$96.72
2,000	0.0050978	$386.88
10,000	0.025489	$1,934.41
20,000	0.050978	$3,868.82
100,000	0.25489	$19,344.10
500,000	1.2745	$96,720.50

Need BTC — send this much ADA

BTC	ADA	≈ USD
0.002	784.6519	$151.78
0.01	3,923.26	$758.92
0.02	7,846.52	$1,517.84
0.1	39,232.59	$7,589.19
0.2	78,465.19	$15,178.38
1	392,325.94	$75,891.92

How the ADA → BTC order runs

Work out the amount in the calculator: orders start at 405.2006 ADA.
Enter a BTC address in Bitcoin and a way to reach you.
Send ADA in Cardano for exactly the amount stated in the order.
Once the network confirms your transfer, Bitcoin leaves for your address. The order page tracks every step.

Swap ADA for BTC

Check this before sending ADA

The address network is Bitcoin. Sending through another network usually means losing the transfer.
The transfer must not be smaller than 405.2006 ADA.
Copy the address whole, then compare the first and last characters after pasting.
Coins go through an AML check: a flagged transfer can be held until the check is finished.

Where the ADA to BTC rate has been

Week

high 0.00000276099 BTClow 0.00000252413 BTC

Sep 10, 2026 00:21Sep 17, 2026 00:21

24 hours: −3.19%
Week: −8%
Weekly high: 0.00000276099 BTC
Weekly low: 0.00000252413 BTC
Spread: 9.38%

Market data from CoinGecko as of Sep 16, 2026 21:24; the exchange rate is calculated separately and differs. Where these numbers come from

How far ADA/BTC travelled, by period

Period	High	Low	Middle	Net move
24 hours	0.00000264183	0.00000252413	0.00000256797	−3.19%
Week	0.00000276099	0.00000252413	0.0000026696	−8%

Figures are in BTC per unit sent, from market data.

The numbers on ADA and BTC

Cardano ADA

Price: $0.193441
24 hours: −4.01%
Week: −11.5%
Market cap: $7.26 B
24-hour turnover: $476.67 M
Rank by cap: #19
In circulation: 37.52 B ADA
Record price: $3.09

Bitcoin BTC

Price: $75,952.00
24 hours: −0.84%
Week: −3.8%
Market cap: $1.53 T
24-hour turnover: $34.36 B
Rank by cap: #1
In circulation: 20.09 M BTC
Record price: $126,080.00

Source: CoinGecko, Sep 16, 2026 21:24.

Cardano against Bitcoin

	Cardano (ADA)	Bitcoin (BTC)
Ticker	ADA	BTC
Type	coin of its own network	coin of its own network
Launched	2017	2009
Built by	Charles Hoskinson	Satoshi Nakamoto
Consensus	Proof of Stake (Ouroboros)	Proof of Work (SHA-256)
Block	~20 sec	~10 min
Supply cap	45 B ADA	21 M BTC
Privacy	transfers are public	transfers are public
In circulation	37.52 B ADA	20.09 M BTC
Market cap	$7.26 B	$1.53 T
Rank by cap	#19	#1

Common questions: ADA → BTC

What rate does ADA to BTC run at?

As of Sep 17, 2026 00:18 it is 1 ADA = 0.0000025489 BTC. The figure recalculates on its own, and the calculator always shows the fresh one. In dollars that is around $0.193594.

What amounts does ADA → BTC accept?

From 405.2006 to 51,700,000 ADA per order. The lower limit is roughly $78.38.

Where does the 405.2006 ADA floor come from?

Network fees and order handling eat a small transfer alive — below 405.2006 ADA the swap stops making sense for either side.

What else is taken on top of the rate?

The payout is already calculated at the rate in the calculator. On top of it you only pay the network fee for sending ADA, and that one goes to the blockchain, not to us.

How long does ADA to BTC take?

The clock starts with confirmations: the order goes into work once Cardano confirms your transfer. After that it comes down to how busy the network is. A block in Cardano closes in about 20 sec.

Which network will BTC arrive in?

Bitcoin leaves in its own Bitcoin network — a plain BTC address is all you need.

What if the rate moves while I am paying?

The rate is pinned to the order and does not move while the order is alive. It can be recalculated if the payment arrives late or for a different amount — so send the exact sum, and send it promptly.

Can I go back, BTC to ADA?

Yes, the reverse direction is open: 1 BTC = 393,303.81 ADA. The link sits right under the calculator.