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BCH APT

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 = 367.316052 APT 367.316052 APT min 30.682914 · max 5259.928114 swap on notkyc swap on OctoSwap →
2 Quickex C priv 49trust 75 1 BCH = 365.89650451 APT 365.89650451 APT swap on Quickex →
3 FixedFloat D priv 45trust 67
0/1 KYC-free
1 BCH = 365.769 APT 365.769 APT min 0.004426 · max 24.02381 swap on notkyc swap on FixedFloat →
4 Lizex C priv 62trust 70
1/1 KYC-free
1 BCH = 365.733223 APT 365.733223 APT min 0.26424264 · max 4360.21034127 swap on notkyc swap on Lizex →
5 Baltex D priv 40trust 65 1 BCH = 364.47650261 APT 364.47650261 APT min 0.00025987 swap on Baltex →
6 StealthEX C priv 49trust 79
5/5 KYC-free
1 BCH = 364 APT 364 APT min 0.0002573 swap on notkyc swap on StealthEX →
7 Swapuz B priv 59trust 88
10/10 KYC-free
1 BCH = 363.6429 APT 363.6429 APT min 0.394 · max 13149.816 swap on notkyc swap on Swapuz →
8 PegasusSwap A+ priv 95trust 94
2/2 KYC-free
1 BCH = 362.95715161 APT 362.95715161 APT min 0.04382121 · max 26.9010838 swap on notkyc swap on PegasusSwap →
9 Exolix C priv 49trust 80
6/6 KYC-free
1 BCH = 361.8757019 APT 361.8757019 APT min 0.21472393 · max 26.9010838 swap on notkyc swap on Exolix →
10 SideShift C priv 48trust 78 1 BCH = 360.95161223 APT 360.95161223 APT min 0.01314636 · max 32.28754457 swap on SideShift →
11 XMRS C priv 61trust 71
6/6 KYC-free
1 BCH = 359.9697 APT 359.9697 APT min 0.4383 · max 4383.2734 swap on notkyc swap on XMRS →
12 GhostSwap C priv 65trust 60
3/4 KYC-free
1 BCH = 357.69657277 APT 357.69657277 APT min 0.13156492 · max 201.80413393 swap on notkyc swap on GhostSwap →
OctoSwap BEST A
Rate1 BCH = 367.316052 APT
You receive367.316052 APT
Limitsmin 30.682914 · max 5259.928114 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 365.89650451 APT
You receive365.89650451 APT
Limits— BCH
Rate1 BCH = 365.769 APT
You receive365.769 APT
Limitsmin 0.004426 · max 24.02381 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 365.733223 APT
You receive365.733223 APT
Limitsmin 0.26424264 · max 4360.21034127 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 364.47650261 APT
You receive364.47650261 APT
Limitsmin 0.00025987 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 364 APT
You receive364 APT
Limitsmin 0.0002573 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 363.6429 APT
You receive363.6429 APT
Limitsmin 0.394 · max 13149.816 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 362.95715161 APT
You receive362.95715161 APT
Limitsmin 0.04382121 · max 26.9010838 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 361.8757019 APT
You receive361.8757019 APT
Limitsmin 0.21472393 · max 26.9010838 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 360.95161223 APT
You receive360.95161223 APT
Limitsmin 0.01314636 · max 32.28754457 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 359.9697 APT
You receive359.9697 APT
Limitsmin 0.4383 · max 4383.2734 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 357.69657277 APT
You receive357.69657277 APT
Limitsmin 0.13156492 · max 201.80413393 BCH

Swapping BCH to APT moves value from a UTXO-based Bitcoin fork into Aptos, a Move-language L1 built on the parallel-execution Block-STM engine. There's no native bridge between these chains, so a swap service is the practical route. Common motivations: redeploying long-held BCH into a higher-throughput smart contract ecosystem, accessing Aptos DeFi (Thala, LiquidSwap, Echelon), or rotating into a lower-cap asset with different volatility characteristics - all without KYC friction.

// about this pair

BCH -> APT: what makes this pair specific

BCH settles on its own proof-of-work chain with ~10 minute blocks and sub-cent fees, while APT finalizes in roughly 1 second on a BFT consensus with parallel transaction execution. You're crossing not just chains but execution models: UTXO to account-based Move resources. No wrapped representation of BCH exists on Aptos in any meaningful liquidity, so an off-chain swap aggregator routing through internal liquidity or CEX order books is the only realistic path.

Liquidity for BCH/APT direct pairs is thin on most venues - quotes are usually constructed via BCH -> USDT -> APT internally. This means rate spreads can widen during volatile windows. BCH typically has deeper sell-side liquidity than APT has buy-side, so larger swaps may slip more on the APT leg.

Choosing a venue and sizing the swap

  • Confirm the deposit address is a real BCH CashAddr (bitcoincash: prefix) - some services still accept legacy 1... addresses but routing to the wrong asset is irreversible.
  • For APT receipt, verify the address starts with 0x and is 64 hex chars. Aptos requires the recipient account to exist or be funded by the transfer itself; reputable processors handle this, but check.
  • Compare float vs fixed rates: fixed locks the quote for ~10-15 minutes (covers BCH's first confirmation), float settles at execution time and usually nets better on stable markets.
  • Check minimum amounts - APT's per-unit price means tiny BCH sends can fall under dust thresholds on the output side.

Practical tips: send during low-volatility hours (Asian midday tends to be calmer for both assets), avoid swapping immediately around APT unlock events which can cause sharp rate moves, and keep the refund address field populated with a BCH address you control in case the deposit arrives outside the rate-lock window.

// FAQ
How long does a BCH to APT swap usually take?
Most services wait for 1-2 BCH confirmations (~10-20 minutes) before releasing APT. The Aptos-side transfer itself confirms in seconds. Total wall-clock time is typically 15-30 minutes, dominated entirely by BCH confirmation depth. Some venues accept 0-conf BCH for small amounts, cutting this to under 5 minutes.
Is there a direct BCH-APT trading pair anywhere?
Direct order books are rare and shallow. Aggregators almost always route BCH -> USDT (or BTC) -> APT under the hood. This is fine for most retail sizes, but for swaps above roughly 50 BCH expect noticeable slippage on the APT leg since Aptos spot liquidity is concentrated on a handful of exchanges.
Do I need an existing Aptos account to receive APT?
Aptos accounts are created on first funded transaction, so a fresh address generated by your wallet (Petra, Martian, Pontem) will work - the incoming transfer initializes it. Just ensure the address is the full 0x-prefixed 64-character form. Truncated or zero-padded addresses can route incorrectly on some integrations.
Why does the quoted rate change between fetching and confirming?
Float-rate swaps reprice when your BCH deposit confirms, reflecting market movement during the wait. Fixed-rate quotes lock for a window (typically 10-15 minutes) but charge a small premium for that hedge. If BCH or APT moves more than 1-2% during your confirmation window, fixed often wins.
What happens if I send BCH on the wrong network?
BCH only exists on the Bitcoin Cash chain - there's no BEP-20 or ERC-20 BCH in circulation that aggregators support. Sending BSV (a separate fork) to a BCH address will be lost. Double-check your sending wallet is on BCH mainnet and the address uses the bitcoincash: CashAddr format.
Are there tax or reporting implications for no-KYC swaps?
No-KYC means the venue doesn't collect your identity, but the swap is still a taxable disposal of BCH and acquisition of APT in most jurisdictions. On-chain records of both legs persist permanently. Keep your own logs of timestamp, amounts, and rate - chain analytics can reconstruct the trade later regardless of KYC status.
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