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BCH AVAX

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 = 33.129325 AVAX 33.129325 AVAX min 30.716574 · max 5265.698363 swap on notkyc swap on OctoSwap →
2 CCE.cash C priv 53trust 71 1 BCH = 33.01654826 AVAX 33.01654826 AVAX min 0.04822887 · max 219100 swap on CCE.cash →
3 FixedFloat D priv 45trust 67
0/1 KYC-free
1 BCH = 33.0039 AVAX 33.0039 AVAX min 0.004421 · max 27.269534 swap on notkyc swap on FixedFloat →
4 Lizex C priv 62trust 70
1/1 KYC-free
1 BCH = 32.973949 AVAX 32.973949 AVAX min 0.26424264 · max 4360.21034127 swap on notkyc swap on Lizex →
5 StealthEX C priv 49trust 79
5/5 KYC-free
1 BCH = 32.89 AVAX 32.89 AVAX min 0.0002222 swap on notkyc swap on StealthEX →
6 Baltex D priv 40trust 65 1 BCH = 32.87643949 AVAX 32.87643949 AVAX min 0.00022442 swap on Baltex →
7 Swapuz B priv 59trust 88
10/10 KYC-free
1 BCH = 32.8512 AVAX 32.8512 AVAX min 0.394 · max 13146.358 swap on notkyc swap on Swapuz →
8 ChangeHero D priv 43trust 72 1 BCH = 32.79634932 AVAX 32.79634932 AVAX min 0.097328 swap on ChangeHero →
9 PegasusSwap A+ priv 95trust 94
2/2 KYC-free
1 BCH = 32.78355026 AVAX 32.78355026 AVAX min 0.04382121 · max 425.91278333 swap on notkyc swap on PegasusSwap →
10 Exolix C priv 49trust 80
6/6 KYC-free
1 BCH = 32.68532562 AVAX 32.68532562 AVAX min 0.21472393 · max 425.91278333 swap on notkyc swap on Exolix →
11 SideShift C priv 48trust 78 1 BCH = 32.55262775 AVAX 32.55262775 AVAX min 0.01314636 · max 262.92725682 swap on SideShift →
12 XMRS C priv 61trust 71
6/6 KYC-free
1 BCH = 32.4691 AVAX 32.4691 AVAX min 0.4388 · max 4388.0819 swap on notkyc swap on XMRS →
13 GhostSwap C priv 65trust 60
3/4 KYC-free
1 BCH = 32.26314954 AVAX 32.26314954 AVAX min 0.13158464 · max 1328.96614058 swap on notkyc swap on GhostSwap →
OctoSwap BEST A
Rate1 BCH = 33.129325 AVAX
You receive33.129325 AVAX
Limitsmin 30.716574 · max 5265.698363 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 33.01654826 AVAX
You receive33.01654826 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.04822887 · max 219100 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 33.0039 AVAX
You receive33.0039 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.004421 · max 27.269534 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.973949 AVAX
You receive32.973949 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.26424264 · max 4360.21034127 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.89 AVAX
You receive32.89 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.0002222 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.87643949 AVAX
You receive32.87643949 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.00022442 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.8512 AVAX
You receive32.8512 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.394 · max 13146.358 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.79634932 AVAX
You receive32.79634932 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.097328 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.78355026 AVAX
You receive32.78355026 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.04382121 · max 425.91278333 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.68532562 AVAX
You receive32.68532562 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.21472393 · max 425.91278333 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.55262775 AVAX
You receive32.55262775 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.01314636 · max 262.92725682 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.4691 AVAX
You receive32.4691 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.4388 · max 4388.0819 BCH
Rate1 BCH = 32.26314954 AVAX
You receive32.26314954 AVAX
Limitsmin 0.13158464 · max 1328.96614058 BCH

Swapping BCH to AVAX moves you from a payments-focused Bitcoin fork into a smart contract platform with subnet architecture and sub-second finality. Common reasons: rotating idle BCH into a yield-bearing C-Chain position, accessing Avalanche DeFi protocols, or shifting from a UTXO chain into an EVM environment without touching a centralized KYC venue. The pair has decent liquidity across aggregated swap services, and routing is usually direct rather than through a stablecoin leg.

// about this pair

BCH -> AVAX: what makes this pair specific

BCH runs its own UTXO chain with ~10 minute blocks and very low fees (typically under a cent). AVAX settles on the Avalanche C-Chain (EVM-compatible) with ~1-2 second finality and gas paid in AVAX. There is no shared network between them, so every swap is a true cross-chain operation - no bridge, no wrapped representation. You send native BCH from a Bitcoin Cash address; you receive native AVAX on the C-Chain (or, less commonly, X-Chain). Confirm which Avalanche chain the destination address expects before sending - C-Chain uses 0x... format identical to Ethereum, X-Chain uses X-avax... format, and they are not interchangeable.

Liquidity for this pair is moderate. Most aggregators route BCH -> BTC or BCH -> USDT internally, then into AVAX, which is why quoted rates can drift between providers. Larger orders (above ~5 BCH) tend to see wider spreads.

Choosing a route and executing cleanly

  • Network match: verify the receiving address is C-Chain if you plan to use Avalanche DeFi; X-Chain AVAX cannot interact with smart contracts directly.
  • Rate type: floating rates usually win on volatile days but expose you to slippage during BCH's slower confirmation window; fixed rates lock the quote but charge a premium.
  • Min/max: BCH minimums are often set in fiat-equivalent terms (~20-50 USD); check before sending dust.
  • Refund address: always provide a BCH refund address you control - if the swap fails the AML check or expires, that is where funds return.

Practical tips: BCH confirmations average 10 minutes but can stretch during low hashrate periods, so a fixed-rate quote with a 10-minute window is risky - prefer providers offering 30+ minute locks or accept floating. Send a small test amount first if the destination is a new wallet. Keep the transaction ID and quote ID until AVAX lands and clears one C-Chain confirmation.

// FAQ
Which Avalanche chain should I receive AVAX on?
Almost always C-Chain. It uses Ethereum-style 0x addresses and supports DeFi, bridges, and EVM tooling. X-Chain (X-avax... addresses) is the original UTXO-style chain used mainly for native asset transfers. If you are unsure, default to C-Chain - that is what most wallets like Core or MetaMask expose by default.
Why do BCH -> AVAX rates vary so much between providers?
Few liquidity venues quote this pair directly. Most providers internally route through BTC, ETH, or USDT, so spreads compound across two hops. Differences in their preferred intermediate asset, plus each desk's BCH inventory position, produce the rate dispersion you see in the comparison table.
How long does a BCH to AVAX swap take end to end?
Typically 15-30 minutes. BCH usually needs 1-2 confirmations (~10-20 minutes), the swap engine executes in seconds, and AVAX C-Chain finality is near-instant. If a provider requires 3+ BCH confirmations or BCH network is congested, expect closer to 40 minutes.
Is this swap really no-KYC?
On the aggregator side, no account or ID is required. Individual swap providers may run automated AML screening on incoming BCH - if your coins trip a risk score (mixer history, sanctioned address proximity), they can pause the swap and request verification or refund. Using BCH from clean origins avoids this.
Can I swap directly from a hardware wallet?
Yes. BCH is supported by Ledger and Trezor via their respective apps or third-party interfaces. Sign and broadcast the BCH transaction to the swap deposit address from the hardware wallet. Make sure the AVAX receive address is also one you control - ideally also on a hardware wallet using the C-Chain (Ethereum) derivation path.
What is the minimum BCH amount worth swapping?
Most providers set minimums around 0.05-0.1 BCH. Below that, network fees and spread eat the value. For amounts under ~20 USD equivalent, the swap will likely be rejected or returned. For amounts above ~10 BCH, request a quote with a fixed-rate provider to avoid slippage during confirmation.
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