Solana to Bitcoin Bridge — Move BTC

Directions from Solana to Bitcoin

Network	Direction	Rate	Minimum
Solana	SOL → BTC	1 SOL = 0.0013682 BTC	1.6983 SOL

Solana vs Bitcoin: network comparison

	Solana	Bitcoin
Network type	Layer 1	Layer 1
Fees are paid in	SOL	BTC
Fee level	low	medium
Speed	fast	slow
Block time	~0.4 sec	~10 min
Address format	base58, 32–44	1…, 3…, bc1…
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 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 Solana 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 Solana 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 Solana network to the address from the order, exactly in the amount shown.
After the Solana 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 Solana 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.

Solana to Bitcoin bridge: FAQ

How do I bridge from Solana to Bitcoin?

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

Which assets can I move from Solana to Bitcoin?

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

How long does a transfer from Solana to Bitcoin take?

The order is processed after the Solana network confirms your transfer, then the coins are sent over Bitcoin. A new Solana block appears about every 0.4 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…