Avalanche C-Chain to Bitcoin bridge

All ways to move coins from Avalanche C-Chain to Bitcoin on Crystal-Trade: pick a direction, send coins over Avalanche C-Chain and receive them at your Bitcoin address.

Rate updated: Sep 21, 2026, 21:38

From network: Avalanche C-Chain
To network: Bitcoin
Fees are paid in: BTC
Address format: 1…, 3…, bc1…

Directions from Avalanche C-Chain to Bitcoin

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Avalanche C-Chain	AVAX → BTC	1 AVAX = 0.000126768 BTC	18.0973 AVAX

Avalanche C-Chain vs Bitcoin: network comparison

	Avalanche C-Chain	Bitcoin
Network type	Layer 1	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	AVAX	BTC
Fee level	low	medium
Speed	fast	slow
Block time	—	~10 min
Address format	0x…	1…, 3…, bc1…
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	yes	no

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 BTC or standard Bitcoin 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 Bitcoin	Not needed to receive	Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge
Time	After the Avalanche C-Chain confirmations; the status is shown on the order page	Depends on the bridge and the load of both networks
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 Avalanche C-Chain to Bitcoin

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your Bitcoin address (1…, 3…, bc1…) to receive the coins.
Send the coins over the Avalanche C-Chain network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Avalanche C-Chain confirmations, the coins are sent to your Bitcoin address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to Bitcoin

The receiving address must be on the Bitcoin network (1…, 3…, bc1…).
Send coins over Avalanche C-Chain 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.

Avalanche C-Chain to Bitcoin bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Avalanche C-Chain to Bitcoin?

On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over Avalanche C-Chain and receive BTC at your Bitcoin address. No bridge contracts, wallet connection or wrapped tokens are involved.

Which assets can I move from Avalanche C-Chain to Bitcoin?

Available now: BTC. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.

How long does a transfer from Avalanche C-Chain to Bitcoin take?

The order is processed after the Avalanche C-Chain network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Bitcoin.

What do I need to pay fees on Bitcoin?

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

Which address do I need for Bitcoin?

An address on the Bitcoin network: 1…, 3…, bc1…