Swap BTC to USDC on Base without connecting a wallet
Swapping Bitcoin for USDC on Base converts BTC into a dollar-pegged stablecoin and delivers it directly on the Base network.
- Send on
- Bitcoin
- Receive on
- Base
How it works
- 1
Pick an amount. The quote shows the rate, fees, the minimum USDC on Base you receive and the provider limits.
- 2
Enter your USDC on Base receiving address and a refund address you control. Provide an address you control on Base (a 0x… address). The USDC arrives on Base, not on Ethereum mainnet.
- 3
Send the exact amount to the one-time deposit address. Send on the Bitcoin network. Confirmation time depends on the fee you pay and how busy the network is.
- 4
Follow the swap to settlement on your order page. Any refund is shown there.
Before you send
- Use the exact amount and network in the quote.
- Do not reuse a deposit address. Each one belongs to a single swap and quote.
- Never share a seed phrase. No swap needs it.
- First swap? Read how to swap crypto step by step and how a deposit address works.
Questions
How do I swap BTC to USDC on Base without connecting a wallet?
Enter the amount and your USDC on Base receiving address, then send BTC to the one-time deposit address you are given. You do not connect a wallet. The provider performs the swap and pays USDC on Base to your address.
How do I transfer BTC to USDC on Base?
BTC and USDC on Base are different assets, so the value has to be converted rather than sent straight to a receiving address for USDC on Base. Swap BTC to USDC on Base here: send BTC to the one-time deposit address, and USDC on Base is paid to the address you provide.
How long does a BTC to USDC on Base swap take?
It depends on how quickly your BTC deposit is confirmed on Bitcoin and on the provider. Slower networks and low fees take longer, and we cannot promise a fixed time. The order page shows each step.
What does it cost to swap BTC to USDC on Base?
The quote shows the rate, the fees and the minimum USDC on Base you will receive before you send anything. Rates and fees change, so check the quote each time.
Does Sense Swap hold my BTC or USDC on Base?
No. Sense Swap is non-custodial. Funds move from your wallet to a one-time deposit address for the swap, and the result goes to the address you provide.
What are the minimum and maximum amounts for BTC to USDC on Base?
They depend on the provider and change over time. The quote shows the limits before you send, and an amount outside them will not be accepted.
What happens if the swap cannot complete?
If a provider cannot complete a swap, it normally refunds the deposit to the refund address you supplied, minus any network fee. The refund appears in your order timeline.