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rate type
Market-rate quotes (may change before execution).
root@notkyc:~$ rates cached for everyone · ttl 60s · 0s
# Exchange Score No-KYC record? Rate You receive (1 BCH) Limits (BCH)
1 OctoSwap BEST A priv 87trust 70
// no on-platform swaps yet
1 BCH = 1289.84655 ADA 1289.84655 ADA min 30.684259 · max 5260.158681 swap on notkyc swap on OctoSwap →
2 FixedFloat D priv 45trust 67
0/1 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1283.626 ADA 1283.626 ADA min 0.004561 · max 40 swap on notkyc swap on FixedFloat →
3 Quickex C priv 49trust 75 1 BCH = 1282.36319955 ADA 1282.36319955 ADA swap on Quickex →
4 Lizex C priv 62trust 70
1/1 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1280.371206 ADA 1280.371206 ADA min 0.26465972 · max 4367.09971828 swap on notkyc swap on Lizex →
5 Baltex D priv 40trust 65 1 BCH = 1278.469399 ADA 1278.469399 ADA min 0.0033932 swap on Baltex →
6 StealthEX C priv 49trust 79
5/5 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1277.624997 ADA 1277.624997 ADA min 0.0033596 swap on notkyc swap on StealthEX →
7 Swapuz B priv 59trust 88
10/10 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1276.9481 ADA 1276.9481 ADA min 0.395 · max 13150.392 swap on notkyc swap on Swapuz →
8 ChangeHero D priv 43trust 72 1 BCH = 1276.12 ADA 1276.12 ADA min 0.097042 swap on ChangeHero →
9 PegasusSwap A+ priv 95trust 94
2/2 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1272.092532 ADA 1272.092532 ADA min 0.04389045 · max 455.70055833 swap on notkyc swap on PegasusSwap →
10 Exolix C priv 49trust 80
6/6 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1268.302856 ADA 1268.302856 ADA min 0.2150632 · max 455.70055833 swap on notkyc swap on Exolix →
11 SideShift C priv 48trust 78 1 BCH = 1265.48753199 ADA 1265.48753199 ADA min 0.01315789 · max 49.81896107 swap on SideShift →
12 XMRS C priv 61trust 71
6/6 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1262.9963 ADA 1262.9963 ADA min 0.4388 · max 4388.6597 swap on notkyc swap on XMRS →
13 GhostSwap C priv 65trust 60
3/4 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1254.047199 ADA 1254.047199 ADA min 0.13159386 · max 722.62353272 swap on notkyc swap on GhostSwap →
OctoSwap BEST A
Rate1 BCH = 1289.84655 ADA
You receive1289.84655 ADA
Limitsmin 30.684259 · max 5260.158681 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1283.626 ADA
You receive1283.626 ADA
Limitsmin 0.004561 · max 40 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1282.36319955 ADA
You receive1282.36319955 ADA
Limits— BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1280.371206 ADA
You receive1280.371206 ADA
Limitsmin 0.26465972 · max 4367.09971828 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1278.469399 ADA
You receive1278.469399 ADA
Limitsmin 0.0033932 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1277.624997 ADA
You receive1277.624997 ADA
Limitsmin 0.0033596 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1276.9481 ADA
You receive1276.9481 ADA
Limitsmin 0.395 · max 13150.392 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1276.12 ADA
You receive1276.12 ADA
Limitsmin 0.097042 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1272.092532 ADA
You receive1272.092532 ADA
Limitsmin 0.04389045 · max 455.70055833 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1268.302856 ADA
You receive1268.302856 ADA
Limitsmin 0.2150632 · max 455.70055833 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1265.48753199 ADA
You receive1265.48753199 ADA
Limitsmin 0.01315789 · max 49.81896107 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1262.9963 ADA
You receive1262.9963 ADA
Limitsmin 0.4388 · max 4388.6597 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1254.047199 ADA
You receive1254.047199 ADA
Limitsmin 0.13159386 · max 722.62353272 BCH

Swapping BCH to ADA moves value from a Bitcoin-derived UTXO chain optimized for cheap on-chain payments into Cardano's eUTXO smart contract ecosystem. Common reasons: rotating out of a stagnant BCH bag into a staking-yield asset, funding a Daedalus or Lace wallet for delegation, or accessing Cardano native assets and DeFi. A no-KYC aggregator lets you compare live BCH/ADA rates across 17 routes without account creation, email, or identity checks.

// about this pair

BCH -> ADA: what makes this pair specific

BCH and ADA are non-bridged, distinct L1s - there is no wrapped representation involved here, just an atomic swap routed through a service's liquidity. BCH confirms in roughly 10-minute blocks with sub-cent fees, while ADA settles via Ouroboros in ~20-second slots with fees typically under 0.2 ADA. Expect first confirmation visibility within minutes on both sides; most services require 1-2 BCH confirmations before releasing ADA.

Liquidity for this pair is mid-tier. BCH/ADA is rarely a direct order book on CEXes, so aggregator routes usually leg through BTC or USDT internally. That means the displayed rate already bakes in two spreads - comparing across providers matters more here than for BTC/ETH style majors.

What to check before sending

  • Network match: send only on Bitcoin Cash mainnet (not BSV, not BTC). Deposit addresses starting with 'q' (CashAddr) or '1'/'3' (legacy) are both valid BCH formats.
  • ADA destination: use a Shelley-era address (starts with 'addr1'). Byron-era 'Ae2' or 'DdzFF' addresses work but some services reject them.
  • Rate type: floating rates track the market until execution; fixed rates lock a quote for 10-30 minutes but include a wider margin. For volatile sessions, fixed reduces surprise.
  • Min/max: BCH minimums are usually 0.01-0.05 BCH; below that, network fees eat the swap.
  • Refund address: always provide one. If the BCH deposit arrives outside the quote window or fails AML scoring on the provider side, funds route back there.

Practical tips: split large amounts across two transactions to test the route, send during lower-volatility windows to minimize slippage on floating rates, and verify the ADA arrives in your own wallet - never swap directly to an exchange deposit address you don't control the keys to.

// FAQ
How long does a BCH to ADA swap take end to end?
Typically 5-15 minutes. BCH needs 1-2 confirmations (about 10-20 minutes worst case, but many services accept zero-conf for small amounts), then the ADA payout is signed and propagated within one or two Cardano slots. Network congestion on either chain can extend this, but BCH/ADA is rarely bottlenecked compared to ETH or BTC routes.
Can I stake the ADA immediately after the swap?
Yes. Once ADA lands in a Shelley address you control, you can delegate to a stake pool from Lace, Eternl, Yoroi, or Daedalus. Delegation does not lock funds - they remain spendable. Rewards begin accruing after two epochs (about 10-15 days) and are paid every epoch (5 days) thereafter.
Why does the BCH to ADA rate differ so much between providers?
There is no deep direct BCH/ADA order book, so each service routes internally - usually BCH -> BTC or USDT -> ADA. Each leg has its own spread, plus the provider margin (0.3% to 2%+). Floating-rate offers undercut fixed-rate ones because the provider does not absorb price risk during the lock window.
Do I need to worry about BCH being confused with BSV or BTC?
Yes. Always confirm the deposit address is labeled BCH and that your sending wallet is on the Bitcoin Cash chain. BSV and BTC use overlapping legacy address formats, and sending across chains generally results in permanent loss. CashAddr format (starting with 'bitcoincash:q...') eliminates this risk and is supported by all modern BCH wallets.
Is there a minimum BCH amount that makes this swap worthwhile?
Below about 0.02 BCH the combined network fees and provider spread can exceed 3-5% of the swap value. For amounts under that threshold consider consolidating first. Above 0.1 BCH the percentage cost typically drops under 1.5% on competitive routes shown in the comparison table.
Can the swap be reversed if I send the wrong amount?
If the BCH amount falls outside the quoted min/max range, the service triggers its refund flow and returns funds to the refund address you provided at quote time. Without a refund address, recovery depends on the provider's manual support process. Always set a refund address - it costs nothing and is the only safety net for this pair.
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