You send
Bitcoin BTC
Bitcoin is the first and largest cryptocurrency, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It runs on a proof-of-work blockchain with a hard cap of 21 million coins.
- Network
- Bitcoin
- Address
- Starts with bc1, 1 or 3
BTC → BTC
Swap BTC from Bitcoin to Lightning Network without KYC
Swap
live ratesYou get
No account · No email · Non-custodial · All fees included
In shortTo swap Bitcoin (BTC) to Bitcoin (Lightning) (BTC) without KYC, enter the amount, paste your BTC address and send your BTC to the one-time deposit address. AltoSwap compares 20+ exchanges for this pair, keeps the no-KYC ones by default and routes your swap to the offer that pays the most BTC. No account, email or ID is needed.
- No KYC by default
- No account
- Fixed or floating
- Non-custodial
Rates come from live exchange quotes and refresh automatically. Page content reviewed by the AltoSwap team on . How we produce and check these pages.
BTC to BTC (Lightning) at a glance
This is a network change rather than a trade: you send BTC on Bitcoin and receive BTC on Lightning Network. Expect a rate just under 1:1. The difference is the exchange's spread plus the network fees on both sides. It is the simplest fix when your BTC sits on a network the recipient does not accept.
Your BTC is paid on Lightning Network. Use an address that is a Lightning invoice (lnbc...).
Pair details
- You send
- Bitcoin (BTC) on Bitcoin
- You receive
- Bitcoin (Lightning) (BTC) on Lightning Network
- KYC
- None by AltoSwap. Routed through A-rated (no-KYC) exchanges by default
- Account
- Not required. No sign-up, no email
- Minimum amount
- About 0.000064 BTC
- Maximum amount
- About 20 BTC
- Rate types
- Floating and fixed
- BTC deposit confirmation
- About 10-30 minutes (1-2 confirmations)
- Memo / tag
- Not used for this pair's payout
- Custody
- Non-custodial: wallet → exchange → your wallet
How to swap BTC to BTC (Lightning)
Four steps, with no account at any of them. Most of the wait is your BTC deposit confirming on Bitcoin.
- 1
Enter the BTC amount
Type how much BTC you want to swap (minimum about 0.000064 BTC). The BTC you will receive updates live.
- 2
Check the quote
The best no-KYC rate is already chosen for you. The form shows what you receive, how long it usually takes and the KYC rating of the route.
- 3
Add your BTC address
Paste the Lightning Network address where you want to be paid. A refund address for your BTC is optional but recommended.
- 4
Send BTC, receive BTC
Send the exact amount to the deposit address on Bitcoin. After it confirms (about 10-30 minutes (1-2 confirmations)), the BTC is sent to your address.
About Bitcoin
Check the network and the address format on both sides before you send. A swap can only pay the address it was given.
You receive
Bitcoin (Lightning) BTC
The Lightning Network is a layer-2 payment protocol on top of Bitcoin that settles BTC payments in seconds for very low fees.
- Network
- Lightning Network
- Address
- Is a Lightning invoice (lnbc...)
Need a different network? BTC (Lightning) to BTC (Lightning) · BTC to BTC (Bitcoin)
Ways to swap BTC to BTC (Lightning), compared
The same swap can be done four ways. This is how they differ on privacy, custody and price.
| AltoSwap | KYC exchange | DEX | Single instant exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Account needed | No | Yes, with email and password | No, wallet connection | No |
| Identity documents | None; no-KYC exchanges by default | ID and selfie before trading | None | Depends on that one exchange |
| Who holds your coins | You, apart from the minutes of the swap | The exchange, in your balance | You | You, apart from the minutes of the swap |
| Native BTC and BTC | Yes | Yes | Mostly wrapped or bridged tokens | Yes |
| Rate you get | Best of 20+ exchanges, compared live | That exchange's order book | That pool's liquidity | One exchange's quote |
| Time for BTC to BTC | Minutes | Hours to days, including sign-up | Minutes | Minutes |
| Buy with a bank card | No, crypto to crypto only | Yes | No | Usually no |
BTC to BTC (Lightning): questions and answers
How do I swap BTC to BTC (Lightning) without KYC?
Enter the BTC amount on this page, paste your BTC address and send your BTC to the deposit address shown. AltoSwap has no accounts and asks for no identity documents, and it routes your swap through exchanges rated A for KYC, meaning providers that do not run identity checks. The BTC is paid directly to your wallet.
What is the BTC to BTC (Lightning) exchange rate?
The rate moves with the market every few seconds and depends on the amount. The calculator at the top of this page requests live quotes from 20+ exchanges and shows the best current BTC to BTC rate for the amount you enter.
What are the minimum and maximum for BTC to BTC (Lightning)?
The minimum is about 0.000064 BTC and the maximum about 20 BTC. Limits vary slightly between exchanges and follow market prices; the form tells you immediately if your amount is outside the range.
How long does a BTC to BTC (Lightning) swap take?
Usually 5 to 30 minutes. Most of that is waiting for your BTC deposit to confirm on Bitcoin, which takes about 10-30 minutes (1-2 confirmations). There is no verification step, so nothing else adds to the wait.
Is swapping BTC to BTC (Lightning) anonymous?
AltoSwap does not know who you are (no account, no email, no identity checks) and the default route uses no-KYC exchanges. Both Bitcoin and Lightning Network are public ledgers, though, so the transactions themselves are visible on-chain. For on-chain privacy, swap into a privacy coin such as Monero.
Which BTC address should I use?
Your BTC is paid on Lightning Network. Use an address that is a Lightning invoice (lnbc...). Always use an address in a wallet you control and double-check the first and last characters before sending.
What fees are included in the BTC to BTC (Lightning) rate?
Everything. The exchange's spread, the Lightning Network network fee for the payout and any service commission are already inside the quoted rate, so the amount shown is what you receive: exactly on a fixed rate, approximately on a floating rate. You only pay your own Bitcoin network fee to send the deposit.
Can I swap BTC (Lightning) back to BTC?
Yes. The reverse direction, BTC (Lightning) to BTC, works the same way and has its own page and live rate on AltoSwap. Each direction is quoted independently, so the two rates are not exact mirrors of each other.
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