Swap BTC to cbBTC Instantly

how to bridge btc to cbbtc

Follow simple step-by-step instructions to swap your Bitcoin into cbBtc on Base using Garden.

With Bitcoin wallet

Without Bitcoin wallet

garden vs. other bitcoin bridges

Explore how Garden compares across speed and usability, and why it's built to deliver a better bridging experience.

Bridge	Send ()	Receive ()	Average cost	Average time
Garden	1	0.997	$334	5 - 10 mins
Symbiosis	1	Asset not supported	-	-
Chainflip	1	Chain not supported	-	-
Relay	1	0.993	$585	15 - 20 mins

what is cbbtc?

Coinbase’s 1:1 Bitcoin-backed token on Base, providing secure, transparent access to Bitcoin within the Base DeFi ecosystem.

cbBTC is Coinbase’s wrapped version of Bitcoin, issued on Base at a 1:1 ratio with native BTC. It allows BTC holders to use their Bitcoin directly in Base’s DeFi ecosystem.

routes

Explore all supported cross-chain routes.

BTC to SOL

Bridge Bitcoin to Solana with Garden, the fastest and most cost-efficient way to convert BTC into native SOL for use in Solana DeFi and applications.

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BTC to ETH

Bridge Bitcoin to Ethereum with Garden, the most secure and efficient way to convert BTC into native ETH and access Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem.

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BTC to USDC (Arbitrum)

Convert Bitcoin to USDC on Arbitrum with Garden for ultra-fast, low-cost settlement, keep custody of your BTC throughout the process.

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BTC to USDC (Ethereum)

Convert Bitcoin to USDC on Ethereum with Garden for ultra-fast, low-cost settlement, keep custody of your BTC throughout the process.

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BTC to WBTC (Ethereum)

Garden is the fastest and most cost-efficient way to bridge native Bitcoin to WBTC on Ethereum without losing custody of your funds. The contracts have been audited by Trail of Bits, Ottersec, and Zellic.

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how does garden work

Garden uses Hashed Timelock Contracts (HTLCs) and an intents-based solver network to enable atomic cross-chain swaps.

No wrapping

You receive directly on without derivatives.

Trustless & secure

Either both sides of the swap complete, or your is refunded.

Optimal routing

Solvers fill your swap request at the best execution path.

frequently asked questions

Typically within 2–5 minutes, depending on Bitcoin confirmations. Settlement on Base is near-instant once BTC is locked.

Swap BTC to cbBTC on Base

how to bridge btc to cbbtc

With Bitcoin wallet

1. Select send and receive assets

2. Track your transaction

Without Bitcoin wallet

1. Select send and receive assets

2. Deposit BTC into HTLC contract

3. Track your transaction

garden vs. other bitcoin bridges

what is cbbtc?

Introduction to cbBTC

Custody and issuance

Technical architecture

Security and transparency

routes

BTC to SOL

BTC to ETH

BTC to USDC (Arbitrum)

BTC to USDC (Ethereum)

BTC to WBTC (Ethereum)

how does garden work

No wrapping

Trustless & secure

Optimal routing

frequently asked questions

How quickly will I receive cbBTC after sending BTC?

Do I need a Coinbase account to get cbBTC?

Is cbBTC different from cbBtc?

Can cbBTC be swapped back to Bitcoin?