Ethereum to Bitcoin bridge
All ways to move coins from Ethereum to Bitcoin on Crystal-Trade: pick a direction, send coins over Ethereum and receive them at your Bitcoin address.
Rate updated: Sep 11, 2026, 19:18
- From network
- Ethereum
- To network
- Bitcoin
- Fees are paid in
- BTC
- Address format
- 1…, 3…, bc1…
Directions from Ethereum to Bitcoin
| Network | Direction | Rate | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethereum | ETH → BTC | 1 ETH = 0.0330892 BTC | 0.08888 ETH |
Ethereum vs Bitcoin: network comparison
| Ethereum | Bitcoin | |
|---|---|---|
| Network type | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Fees are paid in | ETH | BTC |
| Fee level | high | medium |
| Speed | moderate | slow |
| Block time | ~12 sec | ~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 Ethereum 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 Ethereum 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 Ethereum network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
- After the Ethereum 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 Ethereum 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.
Ethereum to Bitcoin bridge: FAQ
How do I bridge from Ethereum to Bitcoin?
On Crystal-Trade a bridge is an exchange order: you send coins over Ethereum and receive BTC at your Bitcoin address. No bridge contracts, wallet connection or wrapped tokens are involved.
Which assets can I move from Ethereum to Bitcoin?
Available now: BTC. The table above lists every direction with its rate and minimum.
How long does a transfer from Ethereum to Bitcoin take?
The order is processed after the Ethereum network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Bitcoin. A new Ethereum block appears about every 12 sec.
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…
