Bitcoin to Solana bridge

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

Rate updated: Sep 11, 2026, 19:58

From network: Bitcoin
To network: Solana
Fees are paid in: SOL
Address format: base58, 32–44

Directions from Bitcoin to Solana

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Bitcoin	BTC → SOL	1 BTC = 763.7896 SOL	0.003 BTC

Bitcoin vs Solana: network comparison

	Bitcoin	Solana
Network type	Layer 1	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	BTC	SOL
Fee level	medium	low
Speed	slow	fast
Block time	~10 min	~0.4 sec
Address format	1…, 3…, bc1…	base58, 32–44
Memo / tag	not needed	not needed
EVM-compatible addresses (0x…)	no	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 SOL or standard Solana 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 Solana	Not needed to receive	Often needed to claim funds or move them after the bridge
Time	After the Bitcoin 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 Bitcoin to Solana

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your Solana address (base58, 32–44) to receive the coins.
Send the coins over the Bitcoin network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Bitcoin confirmations, the coins are sent to your Solana address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to Solana

The receiving address must be on the Solana network (base58, 32–44).
Send coins over Bitcoin 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.

Bitcoin to Solana bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Bitcoin to Solana?

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

Which assets can I move from Bitcoin to Solana?

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

How long does a transfer from Bitcoin to Solana take?

The order is processed after the Bitcoin network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Solana. A new Bitcoin block appears about every 10 min.

What do I need to pay fees on Solana?

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

Which address do I need for Solana?

An address on the Solana network: base58, 32–44.