Swap BTC to USDC Instantly

how to bridge btc to usdc

Follow simple step-by-step instructions to swap your Bitcoin into USDC on Ethereum 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	110,926	$333	5 - 10 mins
Symbiosis	1	109,729	$1605	20 - 30 mins
Chainflip	1	111,214	$464	10 - 20 mins
Relay	1	No available routes	-	-

what is usdc?

A regulated stablecoin, fully backed 1:1 by U.S. dollar reserves, enabling secure payments and interoperable onchain finance.

USDC is a regulated stablecoin issued by Circle and supported by Coinbase under the Centre Consortium. Each USDC is pegged 1:1 to the U.S. Dollar and fully backed by reserves.

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 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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BTC to cbBTC (Base)

Garden is the fastest and most cost-efficient way to bridge native Bitcoin to cbBtc on Base 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

Yes. Garden swaps are atomic and executed via HTLCs, ensuring your BTC is refunded if the swap does not finalize.

Swap BTC to USDC on Ethereum

how to bridge btc to usdc

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 usdc?

Introduction to USDC

Custody and Issuance

Technical Architecture

Security and Adoption

routes

BTC to SOL

BTC to ETH

BTC to USDC (Arbitrum)

BTC to WBTC (Ethereum)

BTC to cbBTC (Base)

how does garden work

No wrapping

Trustless & secure

Optimal routing

frequently asked questions

Is it safe to bridge BTC to USDC on Ethereum with Garden?

How long does a BTC to USDC swap on Ethereum usually take?

How does Garden deliver USDC on Ethereum instead of wrapped assets?

Can I convert USDC on Ethereum back to BTC?