Arbitrum One to Ethereum Bridge

Directions from Arbitrum One to Ethereum

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Arbitrum One	ETH Arbitrum → ETH	1 ETH Arbitrum = 0.9999 ETH	0.08616 ETH Arbitrum
Arbitrum One	USDT Arbitrum → USDT ERC20	1 USDT Arbitrum = 1 USDT ERC20	200 USDT Arbitrum
Arbitrum One	USDT Arbitrum → USDC ERC20	1 USDT Arbitrum = 0.9999 USDC ERC20	200 USDT Arbitrum

Arbitrum One vs Ethereum: network comparison

	Arbitrum One	Ethereum
Network type	Layer 2 (optimistic rollup)	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	ETH	ETH
Fee level	low	high
Speed	fast	moderate
Block time	~0.25 sec	~12 sec
Address format	0x…	0x…
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	yes
Withdrawal to Ethereum via the official bridge	~7 days (challenge period)	—

Fee and speed levels are relative and depend on network load.

Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference

	Crystal-Trade	Classic bridge
What you receive	Native ETH or standard Ethereum tokens	Depends on the bridge: on some networks it is a bridged version of the token
Wallet connection and approvals	Not needed: you send coins to the order address	Needed: you connect a wallet and sign contract transactions
Coins for fees on Ethereum	Not needed to receive	Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge
Time	After the Arbitrum One confirmations; the status is shown on the order page	~7 days for withdrawals from Arbitrum One to Ethereum through the official bridge
Who holds the funds during the transfer	Crystal-Trade, for the duration of the order (with an AML check)	The bridge smart contract or its validators

How to move coins from Arbitrum One to Ethereum

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your Ethereum address (0x…) to receive the coins.
Send the coins over the Arbitrum One network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Arbitrum One confirmations, the coins are sent to your Ethereum address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to Ethereum

The receiving address must be on the Ethereum network (0x…).
Addresses on Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, BNB Smart Chain and Polygon look the same (0x…): make sure the wallet shows Ethereum as the network.
Send coins over Arbitrum One only — a transfer over another network will not reach the order.
Funds go through an AML check; high-risk transfers may be held until the check is complete.

Arbitrum One to Ethereum bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Arbitrum One to Ethereum?

On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over Arbitrum One and receive ETH, USDT and USDC at your Ethereum address. No bridge contracts, wallet connection or wrapped tokens are involved.

Which assets can I move from Arbitrum One to Ethereum?

Available now: ETH, USDT and USDC. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.

How long does a transfer from Arbitrum One to Ethereum take?

The order is processed after the Arbitrum One network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Ethereum. A new Arbitrum One block appears about every 0.25 sec.

What do I need to pay fees on Ethereum?

Fees on Ethereum are paid in ETH. You do not need ETH to receive coins, only to send them later.

Which address do I need for Ethereum?

An address on the Ethereum network: 0x… An Ethereum-style address (0x…) works, but the wallet must be set to Ethereum.

How is this different from the official Arbitrum One bridge?

Withdrawals from Arbitrum One to Ethereum through the official bridge wait about 7 days — the challenge period of an optimistic rollup. Through Crystal-Trade you receive ETH after the order is processed, without that wait.

Directions from Arbitrum One to Ethereum

Arbitrum One vs Ethereum: network comparison

Crystal-Trade or a classic bridge: what is the difference

How to move coins from Arbitrum One to Ethereum

Before you bridge to Ethereum

Arbitrum One to Ethereum bridge: FAQ

Other bridges

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