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Swap BTC to cbBTC
Route overview
SWAPBTC to cbBTC
This route converts native Bitcoin into wrapped BTC exposure, changing the terminal position from base-layer BTC settlement into a chain-specific BTC representation. The source side is native Bitcoin, so the route should be read as a reallocation of BTC-denominated value into a different settlement profile. The destination asset is wrapped BTC exposure, so the route ends in BTC-linked value represented inside another chain environment rather than in native BTC settlement.
Non-custodialLive routeNetwork-aware routing
Route note: this page is prefilled with BTC on Bitcoin, while BTC is currently supported across 2 send networks on ZyroShift.
Route profile
Use this route when BTC-linked value needs to settle into a wrapped representation for chain-specific or smart-contract use. This profile is generally associated with Bitcoin reallocation rather than with conversion from stable liquidity. This profile is generally associated with placing BTC-linked value into a smart-contract ecosystem while accepting wrapped-asset handling requirements.
Send
BTC on Bitcoin
Receive
cbBTC on Ethereum
Live swap card
Swap BTC to cbBTC with the route prefilled.
Current rate
Select a valid pair to fetch a live variable rate
You send
Network
Select network
Variable rate creates the shift first. The shift page shows the deposit range before funds are sent.
You receive
NetworkSelect network
Live unit rate
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Current live rate before the shift is created.
Deposit rule
[warning] Select a pair to see the live min and max deposit range before you create the shift.
Status note
After you create the order, the app redirects to a dedicated shift screen with the QR code, countdown, waiting state, and live status polling.
Live route context
Builder first, then route-specific timing and limit context.
Send
BTC on Bitcoin
The route starts with the exact deposit asset and network selected for this page.
Receive
cbBTC on Ethereum
Settlement is sent to the destination asset and network defined by this route.
Timing
Provider-driven
Timing depends on deposit detection, route processing, and confirmation-sensitive settlement before cbBTC lands on Ethereum.
Deposit limits
Live minimums
Minimums and maximums are route-specific, so the builder and final shift page remain the source of truth before funds are sent.
Step-by-step guide
Need a walkthrough before using the live route?
Read the dedicated guide for BTC to CBBTC first, then come back here to execute the exact swap with the live builder.
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How this swap works
1
Choose BTC as the asset you send and cbBTC as the asset you receive.
2
Confirm the route starts on Bitcoin and settles on Ethereum before creating the shift.
3
Enter a cbBTC receiving wallet that matches the destination network exactly.
4
Create the shift, follow the deposit instructions, and track settlement until cbBTC lands on the destination side.
Route-specific notes
Wrapped BTC destinations are operationally distinct from native BTC settlement, so the destination asset and chain context should be verified carefully.
This route relies on a compatibility-oriented rail, which generally implies broader wallet support and more predictable address handling.
Native settlement routes require close attention because the destination is expected to settle directly on its base network rather than as a wrapped representation.
This route depends on confirmation-sensitive settlement, so completion time can vary with deposit detection, provider routing, and final destination confirmations.
This route depends on wallet-format compatibility, which means the destination address must match the selected chain and asset precisely.
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Pair FAQ
Why do users swap BTC to cbBTC?
This route is commonly used when native BTC is being converted into a wrapped BTC representation for chain-specific utility.
Why is this route described as compatibility-first?
Because the selected network is chosen primarily for wallet support and address-format predictability rather than for minimum transfer cost alone.
What does native settlement mean on this route?
It means the destination asset is expected to settle on its native network rather than as a wrapped representation on a different chain.
Why can timing vary on this route?
Because completion depends on deposit detection, provider routing, and final chain confirmations rather than on a single transfer event.
Why does wallet format matter on this route?
Because the destination asset can settle correctly only when the receiving wallet matches the exact chain and address format required by the selected route.
Route disclaimer
Rates, minimums, and maximums are provider-driven and can change before the shift is created.
Always verify the deposit instructions on the shift page before sending funds.
The selected receiving network must match the destination wallet and asset route.
For BTC to cbBTC, the live builder and shift page remain the final source of truth.