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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 = 1263.167811 ADA 1263.167811 ADA min 30.708489 · max 5264.312349 swap on notkyc swap on OctoSwap →
2 Quickex C priv 49trust 75 1 BCH = 1259.13830377 ADA 1259.13830377 ADA swap on Quickex →
3 Lizex C priv 62trust 70
1/1 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1258.180413 ADA 1258.180413 ADA min 0.26424264 · max 4360.21034127 swap on notkyc swap on Lizex →
4 FixedFloat D priv 45trust 67
0/1 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1257.594 ADA 1257.594 ADA min 0.004555 · max 40 swap on notkyc swap on FixedFloat →
5 Baltex D priv 40trust 65 1 BCH = 1254.15411954 ADA 1254.15411954 ADA min 0.00346319 swap on Baltex →
6 StealthEX C priv 49trust 79
5/5 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1253.371685 ADA 1253.371685 ADA min 0.0034307 swap on notkyc swap on StealthEX →
7 Swapuz B priv 59trust 88
10/10 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1253.0116 ADA 1253.0116 ADA min 0.394 · max 13146.358 swap on notkyc swap on Swapuz →
8 ChangeHero D priv 43trust 72 1 BCH = 1250.8 ADA 1250.8 ADA min 0.097042 swap on ChangeHero →
9 PegasusSwap A+ priv 95trust 94
2/2 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1248.629688 ADA 1248.629688 ADA min 0.04382121 · max 425.90864167 swap on notkyc swap on PegasusSwap →
10 Exolix C priv 49trust 80
6/6 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1244.910278 ADA 1244.910278 ADA min 0.21472393 · max 425.90864167 swap on notkyc swap on Exolix →
11 SideShift C priv 48trust 78 1 BCH = 1242.01633511 ADA 1242.01633511 ADA min 0.01313485 · max 50.70978227 swap on SideShift →
12 XMRS C priv 61trust 71
6/6 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1237.9045 ADA 1237.9045 ADA min 0.4386 · max 4386.9269 swap on notkyc swap on XMRS →
13 GhostSwap C priv 65trust 60
3/4 KYC-free
1 BCH = 1230.870771 ADA 1230.870771 ADA min 0.13156492 · max 512.012 swap on notkyc swap on GhostSwap →
OctoSwap BEST A
Rate1 BCH = 1263.167811 ADA
You receive1263.167811 ADA
Limitsmin 30.708489 · max 5264.312349 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1259.13830377 ADA
You receive1259.13830377 ADA
Limits— BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1258.180413 ADA
You receive1258.180413 ADA
Limitsmin 0.26424264 · max 4360.21034127 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1257.594 ADA
You receive1257.594 ADA
Limitsmin 0.004555 · max 40 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1254.15411954 ADA
You receive1254.15411954 ADA
Limitsmin 0.00346319 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1253.371685 ADA
You receive1253.371685 ADA
Limitsmin 0.0034307 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1253.0116 ADA
You receive1253.0116 ADA
Limitsmin 0.394 · max 13146.358 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1250.8 ADA
You receive1250.8 ADA
Limitsmin 0.097042 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1248.629688 ADA
You receive1248.629688 ADA
Limitsmin 0.04382121 · max 425.90864167 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1244.910278 ADA
You receive1244.910278 ADA
Limitsmin 0.21472393 · max 425.90864167 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1242.01633511 ADA
You receive1242.01633511 ADA
Limitsmin 0.01313485 · max 50.70978227 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1237.9045 ADA
You receive1237.9045 ADA
Limitsmin 0.4386 · max 4386.9269 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 1230.870771 ADA
You receive1230.870771 ADA
Limitsmin 0.13156492 · max 512.012 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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