INTERACTIVE GUIDE · ~2 min
How to Swap USDC (ARB) to BTC
Learn how to swap USDC on Arbitrum to BTC by walking through the quote, wallet details, and deposit steps.
You Send
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You Receive
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Confirm the deposit asset and network before sending.
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Scan to deposit
Deposit
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to the address below
Awaiting Deposit
Send your deposit to the address above to begin your swap.
Swap Details
Once your deposit is received, liquidity providers will execute the agreed quote and begin processing your swap.
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You receive
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Deposited: — —
Minimum receive: — —
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Destination —
Refund —
- Deposit amount
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- Receive (includes all fees)
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- Refund amount
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- Exchange rate
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Email your swap receipt
Your receipt will be emailed when the swap completes.
Destination
Your funds will be delivered to this address.
Refund
Any refundable funds will be returned to this address.
Checklist Before Swapping USDC on Arbitrum to BTC
Sending USDC on Arbitrum
- ETH available for network feesKeep enough ETH on Arbitrum in the sending wallet to cover the network fee.
- Correct token and networkSend the correct USDC on Arbitrum.
- USDC availableEnough USDC for the swap and ETH on Arbitrum for the network fee.
Receiving BTC
- Bitcoin receive addressHave a Bitcoin address you control ready before creating the swap.
- Native BTC on BitcoinVerify you are set up to receive native BTC on the Bitcoin network.
- BTC receive walletUse a wallet that supports native BTC on the Bitcoin network.
- Address verifiedDouble-check the destination address before creating the swap.
How Your USDC on Arbitrum to BTC Swap Works
This guide follows the normal USDC on Arbitrum to BTC flow: review the quote, send USDC on Arbitrum, wait for confirmation, and receive BTC on Bitcoin.
Review the quoted receive amount before deposit, then the swap is executed and delivered onchain.
- Get quote
- Deposit
- Receive
Native settlement
Send USDC and receive BTC on Bitcoin. No wrapped tokens.
Upfront quotes
Review the amount & delivery time before exchanging.
Non-custodial
Send from your wallet. Receive to your wallet. All onchain.
Common Questions About Swapping USDC to BTC
Can I send USDC on Arbitrum directly from a crypto exchange?
Yes. The exchange must support USDC withdrawals on Arbitrum. Select Arbitrum as the withdrawal network and send the funds to the deposit address generated for the swap.
What Bitcoin address should I enter?
Enter a Bitcoin address you control for receiving native BTC on the Bitcoin network.
What happens after I send USDC on Arbitrum?
After Arbitrum confirms the deposit, the swap executes and delivers native BTC on the Bitcoin network to your receive address.
How do I know when the swap is complete?
The swap status will show when the exchange is complete. Once the destination asset has been sent, you can also view the transaction directly on the destination blockchain explorer.
Do I need ETH when sending USDC on Arbitrum?
Yes, if you send from a self-custody wallet. Arbitrum network fees are paid in ETH, separate from your USDC amount.
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Guide Outline
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USDC on Arbitrum is selected
The swap starts with USDC on Arbitrum. The asset and network you send must match the route exactly.
BTC is selected
You receive BTC on Bitcoin. Use a wallet that supports BTC on Bitcoin.
Enter the USDC amount
Enter the amount you want to exchange and review how the quote, estimated receive amount, and minimum swap threshold respond.
Review the USDC to BTC quote
Check the quoted receive amount, estimated completion time, fees, and minimum receive before continuing.
Add receiving and refund addresses
Enter the address where the completed swap should arrive. Provide a refund address on the send network when the route requires one for eligible returns.
Create the swap and get deposit instructions
Once the quote and wallet details look right, confirm the swap to generate the deposit address and final instructions.
Complete the final checks
Review the send network, receive network, both addresses, and the minimum receive amount before sending funds.
Send USDC to the deposit address
In a real swap, USDC is sent to the generated deposit address on the Arbitrum network. This guide simulates the deposit step and does not move funds.
Wait for confirmation and execution
After the deposit is recognized, the swap moves through confirmation and execution until BTC is delivered. This guide simulates these status updates.
Receive BTC
When the swap completes, BTC reaches your receive address. This guide shows the same completion stage without sending real funds.