Which network should I use when swapping ETH to BCH on Zest?

ETH is supported on several networks including Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, zkSync, and BNB Smart Chain. BCH is supported on its native network and BNB Smart Chain. Select the network that matches where your ETH is held and where you want to receive BCH, and make sure both sides of the swap are set correctly before confirming.

Why do traders swap ETH for BCH rather than holding ETH?

BCH operates as a proof-of-work, SHA-256 chain with a capped supply close to Bitcoin's, appealing to users who want a store-of-value or medium-of-exchange asset outside the smart-contract ecosystem. Traders moving from ETH to BCH are often repositioning toward a simpler payment-focused asset or diversifying across different consensus models. Neither use case requires any specific market timing view — it is a straightforward network and asset preference.

Do I need to include a memo or tag when receiving BCH after swapping from ETH?

No memo or destination tag is required when receiving BCH on either the native BCH network or BNB Smart Chain. Simply provide a valid BCH address for the network you selected, and no additional identifier is needed to complete the swap.

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

Most users pick a fixed rate for this route: it locks the amount of BCH you receive when you create the order, so price movement while your ETH 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 ETH to BCH exchange take?

Timing depends on how quickly your ETH deposit confirms on-chain, exchange processing, and BCH 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 ETH for BCH?

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

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1 ETH = $1,913.751 BCH = $214.33

Swapping ETH for BCH is a common move for users shifting from a smart-contract ecosystem to a proof-of-work chain oriented around peer-to-peer payments. BCH's SHA-256 mining model and focus on medium-of-exchange utility attract traders who want a Bitcoin-lineage asset without smart-contract overhead. Both assets are available on multiple networks, so choosing the right network on each side is the key step before confirming the swap.

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How to swap ETH for BCH

1
Open the exchange widget and select ETH as the send currency and BCH 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 ETH you want to exchange and choose a fixed or floating rate.
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Paste your BCH 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 ETH to the deposit address shown. Your BCH arrives once the transaction confirms on-chain.

Before exchanging ETH → BCH

Before submitting your ETH → BCH swap, confirm which network you are sending ETH from — options include Ethereum mainnet, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, zkSync, and BNB Smart Chain, among others. Your receiving address must correspond to the same BCH network you select on Zest: native BCH or BNB Smart Chain. Mismatching the send or receive network is the most common source of delays on this route, so double-check both selections before confirming. Neither ETH nor BCH requires a memo or destination tag on any supported network, so no extra identifier is needed. Settlement time can vary depending on network congestion and confirmation requirements on each chain, so allow some flexibility after the swap is submitted.

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