how to bridge btc to usdc

Follow this step-by-step guide to convert your BTC into USDC on Solana 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.

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What is usdc on solana?

USDC on Solana is the USD Coin stablecoin deployed on the Solana blockchain.

Circle is the company that issues USDC. Founded in 2013, Circle provides blockchain infrastructure and cryptocurrency services globally. USDC operates across multiple blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, Arbitrum, and others, with billions in total circulation.

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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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 your asset directly without derivatives or wrapped tokens.

trustless & secure

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

optimal routing

Solvers fill your swap request at the best execution path across liquidity sources.

frequently asked questions

On average, 30 seconds to a maximum of 10 minutes, depending on Bitcoin block confirmation.

Swap BTC to USDC on Solana

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 on solana?

About Circle

USDC Peg Mechanism

USDC on Solana

Uses of USDC on Solana

routes

BTC to SOL

BTC to ETH

BTC to USDC Arbitrum

BTC to USDC Ethereum

how does garden work

no wrapping

trustless & secure

optimal routing

frequently asked questions

How quickly will I receive USDC after sending BTC?

Do I need a Solana wallet to get USDC?

Can I swap back from USDC to BTC?

How does Garden execute a BTC to USDC swap on Solana?