INTERACTIVE GUIDE · ~2 min
How to Swap WBTC (ETH) to BTC
Learn how to swap WBTC on Ethereum to BTC by walking through the quote, wallet details, and deposit steps.
Checklist Before Swapping WBTC on Ethereum to BTC
Sending WBTC on Ethereum
- ETH available for Ethereum feesKeep enough ETH on Ethereum in the sending wallet to cover the network fee.
- Correct source networkSend WBTC on Ethereum.
- WBTC availableEnough WBTC for the swap and ETH on Ethereum 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 WBTC on Ethereum to BTC Swap Works
This guide follows the normal WBTC on Ethereum to BTC flow: review the quote, send WBTC on Ethereum, 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
Receive assets directly to your wallet on the selected network.
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 WBTC to BTC
Can I send WBTC on Ethereum directly from a crypto exchange?
Yes. The exchange must support WBTC withdrawals on Ethereum. Select Ethereum as the withdrawal network and send the funds to the deposit address generated for the swap.
Will I receive native BTC?
Yes. You receive native BTC on the Bitcoin network, not WBTC.
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 WBTC?
After Ethereum confirms the deposit, the swap delivers native BTC to your Bitcoin 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.
Guide Outline
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WBTC on Ethereum is selected
The swap starts with WBTC on Ethereum. 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 WBTC amount
Enter the amount you want to exchange and review how the quote, estimated receive amount, and minimum swap threshold respond.
Review the WBTC 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 WBTC to the deposit address
In a real swap, WBTC is sent to the generated deposit address on the Ethereum 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.