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SUI BCH

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 SUI) Limits (SUI)
1 OctoSwap BEST A priv 87trust 70
// no on-platform swaps yet
1 SUI = 0.003324 BCH 0.003324 BCH min 9245.806366 · max 1584995.377097 swap on notkyc swap on OctoSwap →
2 FixedFloat D priv 45trust 67
0/1 KYC-free
1 SUI = 0.003302 BCH 0.003302 BCH min 1.334 · max 2725.55 swap on notkyc swap on FixedFloat →
3 XMRS C priv 61trust 71
6/6 KYC-free
1 SUI = 0.0033 BCH 0.0033 BCH min 132.1003 · max 1321003.963 swap on notkyc swap on XMRS →
4 SideShift C priv 48trust 78 1 SUI = 0.00325796 BCH 0.00325796 BCH min 3.9630742 · max 27949.33370134 swap on SideShift →
5 Baltex D priv 40trust 65 1 SUI = 0.0031504 BCH 0.0031504 BCH min 0.08962215 swap on Baltex →
OctoSwap BEST A
Rate1 SUI = 0.003324 BCH
You receive0.003324 BCH
Limitsmin 9245.806366 · max 1584995.377097 SUI
Rate1 SUI = 0.003302 BCH
You receive0.003302 BCH
Limitsmin 1.334 · max 2725.55 SUI
Rate1 SUI = 0.0033 BCH
You receive0.0033 BCH
Limitsmin 132.1003 · max 1321003.963 SUI
Rate1 SUI = 0.00325796 BCH
You receive0.00325796 BCH
Limitsmin 3.9630742 · max 27949.33370134 SUI
Rate1 SUI = 0.0031504 BCH
You receive0.0031504 BCH
Limitsmin 0.08962215 SUI

Swapping SUI to BCH means moving from a Move-based, object-centric L1 with sub-second finality into one of Bitcoin's earliest forks - a UTXO chain optimized for low-fee on-chain payments. Common reasons: locking in gains from SUI's volatility, consolidating into a payment-grade asset with deep merchant acceptance, or rotating out of Sui ecosystem yields into something you can hold in a hardware wallet without smart contract exposure. No-KYC routing keeps the swap atomic and address-to-address.

// about this pair

What makes SUI -> BCH specific

These chains share almost nothing architecturally. SUI uses a parallel-execution Move VM with parallelized object ownership and fees paid in SUI; BCH is a UTXO chain with 32MB blocks, ~10 minute target block time, and CashAddr addresses (the 'bitcoincash:q...' format). There is no bridge, no wrapped asset path - aggregators handle this by selling your SUI on one venue and buying BCH on another, then settling to your address. Expect the SUI leg to confirm in seconds while the BCH leg waits for at least one block confirmation; total swap time is usually dominated by BCH, not SUI.

Liquidity for SUI/BCH directly is thin on most order books, so quotes are typically routed through USDT or BTC mid-legs. That means the rate you see reflects two spreads stacked, and a volatile SUI tape can shift the quote between request and broadcast.

Choosing a route for this pair

  • Confirm the destination address is a valid CashAddr - legacy Bitcoin-format addresses sometimes resolve but can cause refund delays.
  • Check whether the quote is fixed-rate (locked, worse price) or floating (market, better price but slippage risk during BCH confirmation).
  • Review minimums: SUI minimums are often set in USD terms around 20-50 USD; BCH outputs below dust thresholds get rejected.
  • Read the refund policy - if you under-send SUI or miss a memo, you need a return address on the Sui side.

Practical tips: size the swap so the network fee on BCH (negligible, usually under a cent) plus the aggregator spread stays under 1-2% of notional. Avoid swapping during sharp SUI moves - floating quotes can drift 3-5% before BCH confirms. Send from a wallet you control, not directly from a Sui staking or DeFi position, so refunds have somewhere to land.

// FAQ
Why is there no direct SUI to BCH trading pair on most venues?
SUI launched in 2023 on a Move-based L1, while BCH trades primarily against BTC, USDT, and fiat on legacy spot venues. Direct books exist but are shallow. Aggregators bridge the gap by routing through USDT or BTC internally, which is why quoted rates already include two hops of spread.
How long does a SUI to BCH swap actually take?
The SUI deposit confirms in 2-3 seconds due to Sui's consensus design. The bottleneck is BCH: one confirmation averages around 10 minutes, though it can vary. Most aggregators release BCH after a single confirmation, so end-to-end you should plan for 10-20 minutes in normal conditions.
Do I need a specific BCH address format?
Yes - use a CashAddr address starting with 'bitcoincash:q' or just 'q'. Some services accept the legacy format (starting with '1') since BCH inherited it from Bitcoin pre-fork, but CashAddr is the safer default and avoids any chance of confusion with a BTC address, which would cause permanent loss.
Is SUI to BCH reportable if I use a no-KYC aggregator?
No-KYC means the swap service does not collect identity, but tax obligations in your jurisdiction are unaffected. In most countries a crypto-to-crypto trade is a taxable disposal of the SUI position. The aggregator does not file anything, so you are responsible for tracking cost basis and proceeds yourself.
Floating or fixed rate for this pair?
Fixed rate locks the quote at request time but bakes in a wider spread to compensate the provider for risk during BCH confirmation. Floating rate gives you the live mid plus a thinner fee, but the final BCH amount can move if SUI prints a sharp candle while you wait. For amounts under a few hundred USD the difference is usually marginal.
Can I swap staked or locked SUI directly?
No. SUI under stake or in a liquid staking derivative (like haSUI or afSUI) must be unstaked or unwrapped first - aggregators only accept native SUI at a standard address. Unstaking on Sui has an epoch delay, so factor that into your timing if you are exiting a staked position into BCH.
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