Bitcoin to TON bridge

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

Rate updated: Sep 11, 2026, 20:23

From network: Bitcoin
To network: TON
Fees are paid in: TON
Address format: UQ…, EQ…

Directions from Bitcoin to TON

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Bitcoin	BTC → GRAM	1 BTC = 57,274.69 GRAM	0.003 BTC

Bitcoin vs TON: network comparison

	Bitcoin	TON
Network type	Layer 1	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	BTC	TON
Fee level	medium	low
Speed	slow	fast
Block time	~10 min	—
Address format	1…, 3…, bc1…	UQ…, EQ…
Memo / tag	not needed	needed for exchange deposits
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 TON or standard TON 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 TON	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 TON

Choose a direction in the table above and enter the amount in the calculator on its page.
Paste your TON address (UQ…, EQ…) 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 TON address. The status is shown on the order page.

Before you bridge to TON

The receiving address must be on the TON network (UQ…, EQ…).
If the recipient wallet requires a Comment (Memo), be sure to include it in the order.
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 TON bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Bitcoin to TON?

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

Which assets can I move from Bitcoin to TON?

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

How long does a transfer from Bitcoin to TON take?

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

What do I need to pay fees on TON?

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

Which address do I need for TON?

An address on the TON network: UQ…, EQ…