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BTC TON

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 BTC) Limits (BTC)
1 ChangeHero BEST D priv 43trust 72 1 BTC = 36382.7982 TON 36382.7982 TON min 0.00056487 swap on ChangeHero →
2 StealthEX C priv 49trust 79
5/5 KYC-free
1 BTC = 36273.8768 TON 36273.8768 TON min 0.0000189 swap on notkyc swap on StealthEX →
3 SideShift C priv 48trust 78 1 BTC = 36083.6842556 TON 36083.6842556 TON min 0.0000482 · max 0.41961263 swap on SideShift →
ChangeHero BEST D
Rate1 BTC = 36382.7982 TON
You receive36382.7982 TON
Limitsmin 0.00056487 BTC
Rate1 BTC = 36273.8768 TON
You receive36273.8768 TON
Limitsmin 0.0000189 BTC
Rate1 BTC = 36083.6842556 TON
You receive36083.6842556 TON
Limitsmin 0.0000482 · max 0.41961263 BTC

Swapping BTC to TON moves value from the slowest, highest-fee base layer in crypto into one of the fastest - Toncoin settles in roughly 5 seconds with sub-cent fees and is the native asset of the Telegram-integrated TON network. Common reasons: funding a Telegram wallet, paying for Fragment usernames or anonymous numbers, accessing TON-based DEXs and NFTs, or simply parking liquidity somewhere cheap to move. No-KYC routing keeps the trail short.

// about this pair

What makes BTC -> TON specific

BTC and TON share no infrastructure. Bitcoin uses UTXOs and PoW with 10-minute blocks; TON uses a sharded BFT chain with masterchain plus workchains. Every BTC -> TON swap is therefore a true cross-chain trade: a swap service receives your BTC, waits for confirmations, then sends native TON on the TON mainchain. There is no wrapped variant or bridge step you can skip.

Practical implications:

  • BTC confirmation time dominates the swap. Most aggregated services wait for 1-2 confirmations (10-20 minutes) before releasing TON, regardless of how fast TON itself is.
  • Bitcoin network fees set the floor on minimum economic swap size. Below ~0.001 BTC the sat/vB fee can eat a noticeable percentage.
  • TON has a single canonical network - no ERC20/BEP20 ambiguity. The destination is always a native TON address (starts with EQ or UQ).
  • Liquidity for this pair is deep on most aggregator routes; spreads are usually tight versus quoting BTC -> USDT -> TON manually.

Choosing a route for this pair

Compare more than the headline rate. Things that actually matter:

  • Float vs fixed rate. Fixed locks the quote for a window (typically 10-15 minutes) but charges a premium; float gives a better mid but can slip if BTC confirms slowly.
  • Minimum and maximum. Some routes cap BTC input low to limit inventory risk on TON.
  • Refund address. Always provide a BTC refund address you control - if the rate window expires or the deposit is off-spec, that is where funds return.
  • Memo handling. TON supports optional memos/comments. If you are sending to an exchange or custodial wallet, the memo is mandatory; for self-custody TON wallets it is not needed.

Tips: send during low BTC mempool congestion to avoid fee overpay, double-check the EQ/UQ address prefix, and keep the swap quote ID until TON arrives in case support is needed.

// FAQ
How long does a BTC to TON swap take end to end?
Plan for 15-30 minutes. The TON leg itself confirms in seconds, but services wait for 1-2 Bitcoin confirmations before releasing funds. If the BTC mempool is congested and you underpaid the fee, it can stretch to an hour or more. Paying a market-rate sat/vB on the deposit is the single biggest factor in total swap time.
Do I need a memo or comment when receiving TON?
Only if the destination is a custodial address (centralized exchange, some payment processors). Self-custody TON wallets like Tonkeeper, MyTonWallet, or the Telegram built-in wallet do not require a memo - the address alone is sufficient. If a service asks for an optional comment and you are using self-custody, leave it blank.
What is the minimum BTC amount that makes sense for this pair?
Technically most routes accept around 0.0005-0.001 BTC minimum. Economically, below 0.001 BTC the Bitcoin network fee plus the swap spread can cost 3-5 percent or more. For small TON purchases under ~50 USD equivalent, swapping from a cheaper source asset (USDT on TRC20 or TON-native stablecoins) is usually more efficient than from BTC.
Is the TON I receive native Toncoin or a wrapped version?
Native TON on the TON mainnet. There is no widely used wrapped TON on Bitcoin, and reputable swap services deliver to the actual TON network. Verify by checking that the receiving address starts with EQ or UQ and that the transaction appears on a TON explorer like tonviewer or tonscan.
Float rate or fixed rate for BTC -> TON?
Fixed makes sense when BTC or TON is moving fast or when you are sending a large amount and cannot tolerate slippage - you pay roughly 0.5-1 percent more for the lock. Float is better when markets are calm and you want the tightest spread. Because BTC confirmations take 10+ minutes, fixed-rate windows can expire mid-swap; check the window length before committing.
Can the swap be traced from my BTC to my TON wallet?
A no-KYC service does not link the two to your identity, but on-chain analysis can sometimes correlate the deposit and withdrawal by amount and timing. To reduce linkability, avoid swapping round numbers, do not reuse addresses, and consider that TON's public ledger means anyone can see incoming transactions to your TON address once it is known.
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