Convert Bitcoin to Ethereum Assets Instantly

Bridge BTC to ETH and more Ethereum assets like WBTC, USDC, USDT, and cbBTC in under 30 seconds. 

If Bitcoin makes up most of your crypto portfolio, converting Bitcoin to ETH or other ERC-20 assets has become essential for accessing decentralized finance opportunities that have recently sprung for Bitcoin. Most of the liquidity in the crypto market is concentrated in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bridging enables BTC to be used as collateral for borrowing stablecoins on platforms like Aave or Compound. Bridging between Bitcoin and Ethereum has become routine for investors involved in trading and Defi. Garden enables direct Bitcoin to Ethereum bridging through an intent-based architecture that maintains security while delivering institutional-grade execution speeds.

Whether you need to bridge BTC to ETH/WBTC for lending protocols or need to convert Bitcoin to USDC/USDT for stable value, or access cbBTC for regulated exposure, Garden’s cross-chain infrastructure connects Bitcoin holders to Ethereum’s Defi ecosystem in seconds.

How Bitcoin to Ethereum Bridging Works

Garden’s Bitcoin to Ethereum bridge operates through a trustless, intent-based system using Hash Time Locked Contracts (HTLCs) for atomic settlement, ensuring that either both sides of the swap complete or the original asset is refunded, providing security for users.

For example, a user expresses intent to bridge Bitcoin to an Ethereum asset. Market makers/Solvers compete to fulfill this intent, ensuring optimal pricing and execution speed for the user. Optimal routing ensures users receive the best execution path across available liquidity sources. Independent solvers provide faster and cheaper transfers from BTC to Ethereum-based tokens compared to traditional lock-and-mint methods.

Atomic Settlement Process

• Intent Creation: User specifies desired Bitcoin to Ethereum conversion
• Market Maker/Solver Matching: Liquidity providers compete for optimal execution
• Cryptographic Locking: HTLCs ensure atomic swap completion
• Settlement: Either both parties receive assets, or transactions revert

Security Model

• Non-custodial architecture maintains user control throughout the bridging
• Cryptographic proofs eliminate counterparty risk
• Time-locked contracts provide automatic refund mechanisms
• No trusted intermediaries or validator sets required

Garden supports Bitcoin bridging to Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Solana, HyperEVM, Starknet, and other major networks.

How to Bridge BTC to ETH

Step 1: Connect Wallets

Connect both Bitcoin and Ethereum wallets to Garden's app. Support includes MetaMask, OKX, Rabby, Unisat, Coinbase Wallet, and other major wallets.

Step 2: Select Assets and Amounts 

Choose Bitcoin as the send asset and ETH as the receive asset, then select the amount of BTC you want to bridge to Ethereum. 

Step 3: Initiate Bridge 

Hit swap and you're done, you can monitor your transaction in real-time on Garden explorer. 

More Bridging Routes to Ethereum 

BTC to cbBTC on Ethereum

BTC to USDC on Ethereum

BTC to WBTC on Ethereum

BTC to USDT on Ethereum

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to bridge Bitcoin to Ethereum?

Garden typically completes Bitcoin to Ethereum bridges in 30 seconds to 10 minutes, depending on network congestion and chosen assets.

What are the fees for bridging Bitcoin to Ethereum? 

Fees include solver fee and Bitcoin network fees. All fees are displayed transparently before transaction confirmation.

Is bridging Bitcoin to Ethereum secure on Garden? 

Yes. Garden uses trustless atomic swaps with HTLCs; your assets never leave your control. The swap either completes fully on both chains or reverts entirely. No
intermediaries, no custody risk.

Garden's contracts are audited by Trail of Bits, OtterSec, and Zellic. View all audits at garden.finance/security.

What's the minimum amount for Bitcoin to Ethereum bridging? 

Garden supports bridges starting from 0.0001 BTC to various Ethereum assets.

Can I bridge Bitcoin to any Ethereum token? 

Garden supports major Ethereum assets like WBTC, USDC, cbBTC, USDT and ETH, with additional tokens added based on demand and liquidity.

How does Garden compare to wrapped Bitcoin services? 

Unlike traditional wrapped Bitcoin services requiring custodial deposit, Garden provides direct bridging without custody risk or lengthy deposit processes.

What happens if bridging fails? 

Garden's atomic swap architecture ensures either complete success or automatic refund. Failed bridges return the original Bitcoin to user's wallet.

Can I bridge back from Ethereum to Bitcoin? 

Yes, Garden supports bidirectional bridging from Ethereum assets back to native Bitcoin with faster speed and security guarantees.