Which Ethereum network should I choose when swapping BTC to ETH on Zest?

Zest supports receiving ETH on Ethereum mainnet and several Layer 2 networks such as Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, and zkSync, as well as BNB Smart Chain. Choose the network your receiving wallet or exchange already supports — if you send ETH to an address on the wrong network, recovery may not be possible. When in doubt, Ethereum mainnet is the most universally compatible option.

Should I choose a fixed or floating rate for BTC to ETH?

Most users pick a fixed rate for this route: it locks the amount of ETH you receive when you create the order, so price movement while your BTC deposit confirms does not change the payout. A floating rate follows the market and can pay slightly more or less at execution time. You can choose either in the swap form before confirming.

How long does a BTC to ETH exchange take?

Timing depends on how quickly your BTC deposit confirms on-chain, exchange processing, and ETH network conditions. Congestion on either network can extend the wait, and the order page tracks each step while your swap runs.

Do I need an account to exchange BTC for ETH?

No signup is required for standard swaps. Zest is non-custodial — you send BTC from your own wallet and receive ETH at an address you control, with the rate shown before you confirm.

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Swapping BTC for ETH is one of the most common routes in crypto, often driven by users moving value from Bitcoin's proof-of-work store-of-value into Ethereum's smart-contract ecosystem to interact with DeFi protocols, NFT platforms, or onchain applications. Because Bitcoin settles on a single network while ETH is receivable across multiple chains, the destination network choice matters more on the ETH side of this swap. Zest shows you the rate before you confirm, with no account required.

How to Swap Bitcoin for Ethereum: A Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to exchanging BTC for ETH using Zest — no account required, funds go straight to your wallet.

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How to swap BTC for ETH

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Open the exchange widget and select BTC as the send currency and ETH as the receive currency. The widget shows the live rate and the minimum amount for this pair.
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Enter the amount of BTC you want to exchange and choose a fixed or floating rate.
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Paste your ETH wallet address into the recipient field and double-check it. Select the network your wallet supports -- the receive network must match where your address lives.
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Click Exchange and send your BTC to the deposit address shown. Your ETH arrives once the transaction confirms on-chain.

Before exchanging BTC → ETH

Before confirming your BTC → ETH swap, verify that you are sending BTC on the Bitcoin network — there is only one supported network for BTC, so no network selection is needed on the send side. On the receive side, ETH is available on Ethereum mainnet and several Layer 2 and alternative networks including Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, zkSync, and BNB Smart Chain, among others — make sure your receiving wallet or platform supports the exact network you select, since ETH sent to the wrong network can be difficult or impossible to recover. Neither BTC nor ETH requires a memo or destination tag on this route, so no extra identifier is needed. Bitcoin transactions require on-chain confirmations before a swap can proceed, and the time to reach sufficient confirmations can vary with network congestion. Double-check your ETH receiving address and selected network carefully before submitting — the swap is non-custodial and irreversible once broadcast.

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Ethereum (ETH) is a cryptocurrency . Ethereum has a current supply of 120,681,146.18242115. The last known price of Ethereum is 2,474.92722166 USD and is up 1.84 over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 12933 active market(s) with $13,213,094,028.00 traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://www.ethereum.org/.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bitcoin is widely used as a store of value and does not natively support smart contracts, while Ethereum's network hosts a broad range of decentralised applications, DeFi protocols, and token ecosystems. Traders move BTC into ETH when they need gas for Ethereum transactions, want to participate in onchain activity, or are repositioning between the two largest proof-of-work and proof-of-stake ecosystems. The BTC → ETH route lets users access Ethereum's functionality without going through a fiat off-ramp.

Yes — before a BTC → ETH swap can be processed, the Bitcoin transaction sending your BTC must reach a sufficient number of on-chain confirmations. When the Bitcoin network is congested or your transaction carries a low fee, confirmation can take longer than usual, which delays the overall swap. Setting an appropriate Bitcoin transaction fee in your sending wallet can help avoid unnecessary waiting.

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