Swap pair

Swap Bitcoin for Cardano BTC → ADA

Exchange BTC for ADA at the best instant-exchange rate. No wallet extension, no account, ADA settles straight to the address you choose.

Route
Instant-exchange network
You send
BTC on Bitcoin (UTXO)
You receive
ADA on Layer 1
Output settles
~2 min to full stake-based finality
Platform fee
0.50% flat

About this pair

BTC to ADA rotates from the original proof-of-work chain into Cardano's proof-of-stake ecosystem. U.CASH compares live partner offers and shows the best ADA receive amount before you commit. Send Bitcoin to the deposit address, and ADA arrives at the Cardano address you specify.

Before you start

The setup is short by design: one wallet capable of holding BTC, one receiving address for the ADA, and nothing else. Read the preview before signing, since it carries the entire trade at a glance, the amounts in and out with the fee and network costs included. The wallet stays yours throughout and signs only the transaction you read on screen.

How the BTC to ADA swap works

Step 01

Enter your BTC amount

Open the pair with both sides preselected and type the amount of Bitcoin you are converting. The quote for ADA updates with it, all-in, before anything is committed.

Step 02

Compare the live offers

The instant-exchange network returns competing offers for the pair and the best net ADA amount is shown. The number you approve is the number that executes; there is no spread behind it.

Step 03

Confirm once

Approve the quote and send your BTC to the displayed address. One confirmation on the way in is all the flow asks; nothing is custodial anywhere in the path.

Step 04

Receive ADA at your address

The ADA settles on-chain to the address you chose, under ~2 min to full stake-based finality. From confirmation it is an ordinary balance: spend it, hold it, or route it on.

This pair crosses networks: the BTC leaves on Bitcoin (UTXO) and the ADA arrives on Layer 1. The instant-exchange network handles both legs as one quoted trade, so the crossing is priced into the offer you approve rather than added after the fact.

Fees and settlement

Two costs, both on the screen before you sign: the flat 0.50% platform fee on the swap, and the networks' own gas for the movement. What you approve is what executes. The ADA arrives at the address you picked, settles ~2 min to full stake-based finality, and never touches a platform wallet at any point in the route.

The assets behind the pair

Bitcoin (BTC) on U.CASH Cardano (ADA) on U.CASH Swap Bitcoin Swap Cardano

Other pairs on this route

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BTC to ADA: FAQ

How does a BTC to ADA swap work?
Enter your BTC amount and your Cardano address, and confirm. The partner with the best offer takes the Bitcoin deposit and forwards ADA to your address after confirmation.
Do I need a wallet extension to swap BTC for ADA?
No. The instant rail only needs the addresses: a Bitcoin address for refunds and a Cardano address to receive the ADA. Daedalus, Lace, and other Cardano wallets still work if you prefer them.
How long does a BTC to ADA exchange take?
Bitcoin confirmation dominates: most exchanges complete in ten to thirty minutes, tracked live on the status screen.
How long does a BTC to ADA swap take?
At the chains' pace. The exchange leg commits after the incoming transfer confirms and the ADA settles ~2 min to full stake-based finality; the preview states the expectation with the quote, and the status you watch is the same one the settlement acts on.
Is the BTC to ADA swap non-custodial?
Yes, end to end. Keys stay in your wallet, the trade executes against the quoted route, and the output lands on-chain at your address with no custodian in between.