How to convert BTC to SOL without KYC

10/31/2025 • Swapcherry

Looking to move from Bitcoin (BTC) to Solana (SOL) without creating an account or submitting ID? This guide walks through a fast, private BTC → SOL swap, what to expect with confirmations and fees on both chains, and practical tips when bridging from UTXO-based Bitcoin to Solana’s high‑throughput account model.

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TL;DR: Convert BTC to SOL with no KYC

Start immediately—no registration or documents.
Send BTC to a one‑time deposit address; receive SOL after confirmations.
See rate and fees before sending (fixed or floating quotes).
Compatible with modern BTC wallets and Solana wallets (Phantom, Solflare, Backpack).

Why choose Swapcherry for BTC → SOL

No account / no KYC: Start in seconds—no personal data submission.
Non‑custodial flow: You control funds until the BTC transaction is sent.
Transparent quotes: Rate, fees, and expected SOL are shown upfront.
Clear settlement: After confirmations, SOL is sent automatically to your address.

What you’ll need

A wallet with BTC you can send (prefer bech32 bc1… outputs)
A Solana receiving address you control
A small buffer of BTC for fees

Tip: Use a fresh SOL address for each swap to improve privacy and wallet hygiene.

How to convert BTC to SOL (step‑by‑step)

Open the Swapcherry widget and select BTC → SOL.
Paste your SOL address and choose a quote type (fixed or floating).
Review the live quote: rate, service fee, miner fees, expected SOL.
Confirm to get a one‑time BTC deposit address.
Send the exact BTC amount within the quote window (RBF recommended).
After confirmations, receive SOL automatically to your wallet.

Solana address tips (compatibility and best practice)

Solana addresses are base58 strings; use a mainnet address from your wallet.
No memo is required for native SOL to personal wallets; exchanges may require memos for internal routing.
Consider creating a new address for large or distinct receipts.

Bitcoin send tips (important)

Address formats: Prefer bech32 (bc1…) UTXOs for lower fees and better efficiency.
RBF: Use Replace‑By‑Fee if your wallet supports it.
Exactness: Send the exact quoted BTC amount to minimize recalculations.

Fees, confirmations, and timing (plain‑English)

Fees: You’ll see service and network fees before sending. BTC miner fees vary; Solana fees are typically fractions of a cent.
Confirmations: Payout starts after required BTC confirmations; then SOL is broadcast and finalizes quickly.
Timing: Bitcoin confirmation speed depends on fee rates; Solana finality is usually rapid.

Fee tips (Bitcoin and Solana)

On Bitcoin, select a reasonable fee rate to avoid delays.
On Solana, payout fees are minimal and set at broadcast.
If moving SOL onwards, ensure your wallet has a tiny SOL balance for future fees.

Quotes, slippage, and expirations

Quotes reflect current liquidity; floating quotes can vary with the market.
If a fixed quote timer expires before your BTC send confirms, request a new quote.

Fixed vs floating rate: which to use?

Fixed: Locks your rate briefly—ideal for predictable SOL amounts. Requires on‑time sending.
Floating: Executes at the market rate when BTC arrives—more flexibility; final SOL can vary.

Privacy: minimizing linkability when going BTC → SOL

Both chains are transparent (Monero is not involved here). To reduce linkability:

Use a fresh SOL address per swap.
Avoid address reuse on either chain when feasible.
Split large swaps over multiple windows to reduce timing/size correlation.

Anonymity checklist (actionable)

New SOL address for each receipt.
Prefer bech32 BTC spends.
Avoid unnecessary output consolidation in your SOL wallet.
Keep wallets updated for accurate fees and compatibility.

Paying the invoice: exact, partial, or overpayments

Exact: Fastest settlement and least review.
Underpayment: Small shortfalls may auto‑recalculate; larger ones might pause for manual review or refund.
Overpayment: Excess may be refunded or adjusted in your SOL payout, depending on size and settings.

Include your BTC txid if you contact support—it speeds up order lookup.

Refunds and safety

Refunds, when applicable, are typically returned in BTC to the originating address or a specified refund address.
Network fees are deducted; volatility or risk signals can affect refund timing.
Orders are screened under our AML policy. Review our privacy and terms.

Large swaps: good practice

Start with a small test swap to validate address and timing.
Split big transfers into multiple swaps to reduce operational and market risk.
Avoid major news events or mempool spikes if predictable timing matters.

Explorer checks (what you can and can’t see)

Bitcoin explorers display your transaction inputs/outputs, amounts, and confirmations.
Solana explorers show the payout transaction, destination address, amount, and confirmations.
If SOL isn’t visible yet, verify the payout signature on an explorer and refresh your wallet.

Worked example (fixed vs floating)

You hold 0.15 BTC and want SOL in a new Phantom account.
Fixed quote: You lock a quote, send exactly 0.15000000 BTC, and receive the quoted SOL if confirmations land in time.
Floating quote: You send 0.15000000 BTC without a locked rate; final SOL reflects the market at execution.
Exact sending and timing minimize recalculations and support delays.

Troubleshooting

SOL hasn’t arrived yet: Confirm BTC confirmations; then check the SOL transaction on a Solana explorer.
Wrong amount sent: Contact support with BTC txid; small deltas may auto‑recalculate, larger ones need review.
Expired quote: Generate a fresh quote and resend within the window.

FAQ

Do I need KYC to convert BTC to SOL?
No for standard swaps. We enforce AML rules—always follow your local regulations.

How long does BTC → SOL take?
After BTC confirmations, Solana finalization is typically rapid. Timing depends on network conditions.

What’s the cheapest way to swap BTC to SOL?
Use bech32 BTC spends, choose the right quote type, and send the exact amount within the timer.

Can I keep this swap private?
Both chains are transparent. Use fresh addresses and consider splitting large amounts to reduce linkability.

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