Swap BTC to ETH Instantly | Garden Bridge.

how to bridge btc to eth

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	25.7	$333	5 - 10 mins
Symbiosis	1	25.6	$597	20 - 30 mins
Chainflip	1	25.7	$334	15 - 20 mins
Relay	1	25.6	$667	10 - 20 mins

what is eth?

The native asset of the Ethereum blockchain, securing the network and powering smart contracts, DeFi, and decentralized applications worldwide.

ETH is the native currency of the Ethereum blockchain, powering smart contracts, decentralized applications, and transactions across the largest 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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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

Most swaps complete within 5–10 minutes, depending on Bitcoin confirmation. Once BTC is locked, ETH settlement on Ethereum is nearly instant.

Swap BTC to ETH

how to bridge btc to eth

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 eth?

Introduction to ETH

Token utility

Technical architecture

Security and ecosystem growth

routes

BTC to SOL

BTC to ETH

BTC to USDC (Arbitrum)

BTC to USDC (Ethereum)

BTC to WBTC (Ethereum)

BTC to cbBTC (Base)

how does garden work

No wrapping

Trustless & secure

Optimal routing

frequently asked questions

What is the average time for a BTC to ETH swap?

Is the ETH I receive native or wrapped?

Can I convert ETH back to BTC through Garden?

Which wallets can I use for BTC to ETH swaps?