Last updated: October 21, 2026
A typical crypto swap on an instant exchange takes 5–30 minutes from sending your deposit to receiving the new coin; most of that time is waiting for your deposit's blockchain confirmations, so fast chains like Tron, Solana or TON finish in a few minutes while Bitcoin deposits usually take 20–40 minutes. The exchange's own processing is normally a few minutes. Below are realistic times per coin and what slows a swap down. Try a fast pair like USDT → XMR.
- 5–30 min typical swap
- ~1–5 min exchange processing
- ~10 min per Bitcoin block
- Seconds on Tron, Solana, TON
Swap time by deposit coin
| Deposit coin | Block time | Typical wait for deposit | Typical total swap |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDT / TRX (Tron) | ~3 sec | 1–3 min | 5–15 min |
| SOL / USDC (Solana) | <1 sec | Under a minute | 5–15 min |
| TON | Seconds | Under a minute | 5–15 min |
| ETH / ERC-20 | ~12 sec | 2–5 min | 5–20 min |
| LTC | ~2.5 min | 5–15 min | 10–25 min |
| XMR | ~2 min | 10–20 min | 15–30 min |
| BTC | ~10 min | 10–40 min | 20–45 min |
Exchanges require more confirmations for larger deposits, so big swaps can take longer. The receiving coin also matters: a Bitcoin payout needs confirmations in your wallet before it's spendable, as does Monero (about 20 minutes).
The stages of a swap
- Waiting for deposit — until your transaction is broadcast.
- Confirming — the exchange waits for the required confirmations.
- Exchanging — the trade itself, usually 1–5 minutes.
- Sending — the payout is broadcast to your address.
- Finished — you receive the coin; your wallet may need its own confirmations.
Track each stage on your order page or with the transaction ID — see how to track a transaction.
What makes a swap slower
- Low Bitcoin fee — the deposit waits in the mempool; use a normal fee.
- Network congestion on the deposit chain.
- Large amounts needing extra confirmations or manual liquidity.
- Missing memo or wrong network — needs manual handling; see memo tags and wrong network.
- Risk checks on flagged deposits — see AML risk scores.
How to make your swap faster (step by step)
- Deposit with a fast coin when you can — USDT on Tron, SOL, TON or LTC.
- Pay a normal fee on Bitcoin deposits.
- Send right after creating the order, especially on fixed rates.
- Double-check the network and memo before sending.
- Pick exchanges with a good record — compare them in the swap table and on the track record.
If it takes much longer than the table above, see what to do if a swap is stuck.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a crypto swap take?
Usually 5–30 minutes on an instant exchange. Fast chains like Tron or Solana can finish in about 5 minutes; Bitcoin deposits often take 20–40 minutes.
Why is my Bitcoin swap so slow?
Bitcoin blocks average 10 minutes and exchanges wait for confirmations. A low fee can delay the first confirmation much longer.
How long does BTC to XMR take?
Typically 20–45 minutes: Bitcoin confirmations for the deposit, then about 20 minutes before received XMR is spendable.
Which swaps are fastest?
Swaps funded with USDT on Tron, SOL, TON or other fast chains — often done in 5–15 minutes.
When should I worry about a slow swap?
If your deposit is confirmed on the explorer but the order hasn't moved for an hour or more, contact support with your order ID and TXID.
Swap with a fast deposit coin: USDT → XMR, SOL → USDT or LTC → XMR. No account, no ID, no logs.