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Arbitrum to Bitcoin bridge

No bridge can mint BTC on Bitcoin, so moving from Arbitrum to Bitcoin means swapping ETH, USDC, WBTC or other tokens on Arbitrum into native BTC. Chainflip, Garden and NEAR Intents send BTC straight to your Bitcoin address from your own wallet. Instant exchanges and centralized exchanges are the other options. You only need ETH for gas on Arbitrum.

Reviewed October 28, 2026 · 5 solutions checked

On this page
  1. Where to transfer
  2. Live quotes
  3. Short answer
  4. Why this route is difficult
  5. Possible approaches
  6. Options compared
  7. Working solutions
  8. How to move Arbitrum to Bitcoin
  9. Fees and timing
  10. Common mistakes
  11. Before you transfer
  12. FAQ
  13. Related routes

Where to transfer

Services that handle this route. Links open the official sites and partner links are marked. Order and reviews are never paid for.

Live quotes

What popular services pay out right now for Arbitrum → Bitcoin.

Data from the LI.FI aggregator, updated just now. Quotes are estimates: the service shows the final amount before you confirm.

Short answer

Arbitrum is an Optimistic Rollup on Ethereum. You send from a 0x address in an wallet such as MetaMask or Rabby and receive on a Bitcoin address, usually starting with bc1.

On Arbitrum, BTC exists only as such as WBTC, cbBTC and tBTC. Swapping them into is the only way to hold real bitcoin.

Key facts
Official bridgeNone, Bitcoin cannot host one
Usual resultNative BTC on your Bitcoin address
Wrapped BTC on ArbitrumWBTC, cbBTC, tBTC
GasETH on Arbitrum, no gas needed to receive BTC
Addresses0x... on Arbitrum, bc1... on Bitcoin
Usual time10 to 30 minutes, longer when Bitcoin is busy

Why this route is difficult

Bitcoin cannot check messages from Arbitrum, so every route pays you from BTC held by , a or an exchange.

Payouts wait for Bitcoin and include the Bitcoin , so expect minutes rather than seconds.

Possible approaches

1Native cross-chain swap

Chainflip, Garden or NEAR Intents take ETH, USDC or wrapped BTC on Arbitrum and send native BTC to your Bitcoin address.

Trade-offNo account needed, but the quote includes a fee or spread and you wait for Bitcoin.

2Instant exchange

ChangeNOW gives you a deposit address on Arbitrum and sends BTC to your Bitcoin address.

Trade-offNo wallet connection, but the service holds your funds during the swap.

3Centralized exchange

Deposit on Arbitrum, sell for BTC if needed and withdraw on the Bitcoin network.

Trade-offOften cheap for large amounts, but needs a verified account and the exchange holds your funds.

Options compared

OptionYou getTypical timeCostBest for
Native cross-chain swapNative BTCUsually 10 to 30 minutesFee or spread plus Bitcoin network feeMost transfers from your own wallet
Instant exchangeNative BTCUsually 20 to 60 minutesSpread in the rateNo wallet connection
Centralized exchangeNative BTCDepends on the exchangeTrading fee plus withdrawal feeLarge amounts with a verified account

Working solutions

SolutionYou receiveCustody / verificationNotes
ChainflipNative BTCChainflip validator network between Arbitrum tokens and BTC through its own validator network.
GardenNative BTCSwap contracts and solvers between Arbitrum tokens and native BTC.
NEAR IntentsNative BTCSolversSolvers compete to fill your swap to native BTC.
ChangeNOWNative BTCService holds funds during the swapSend to a deposit address, receive BTC.
Centralized exchangesNative BTCExchange holds fundsDeposit on the Arbitrum network, withdraw BTC on Bitcoin.

How to move Arbitrum to Bitcoin

Swap USDC or ETH on Arbitrum into native BTC

  1. 1

    Prepare a Bitcoin address

    Open your Bitcoin wallet and copy a receiving address, usually starting with bc1.

  2. 2

    Open a swap service

    Open Chainflip, Garden or NEAR Intents and pick Arbitrum as the source and Bitcoin as the destination.

  3. 3

    Enter the amount and address

    Choose ETH, USDC or WBTC, paste your Bitcoin address and check the BTC amount you will receive.

  4. 4

    Confirm and wait

    Confirm on Arbitrum and wait for the Bitcoin payout. You can follow it on a Bitcoin explorer.

Fees and timing

Arbitrum gas is usually a few cents.

The quote includes the service fee and the Bitcoin network fee, which rises when Bitcoin is busy.

Very small amounts can be uneconomic because of the Bitcoin network fee.

Common mistakes

  • Pasting a 0x address where a Bitcoin address is required.
  • Using the official Arbitrum bridge, which only goes to Ethereum and takes about 7 days.
  • Withdrawing from an exchange on the wrong network.

Before you transfer

  • Try a small amount first.
  • For large amounts, compare several services and an exchange.
  • Keep a little ETH on Arbitrum for future transactions.

Frequently asked questions

No. Bitcoin cannot run contracts. All routes are swaps or exchange withdrawals.

Yes. Swap it with Chainflip, Garden or NEAR Intents, or sell it on an exchange and withdraw BTC.

Usually 10 to 30 minutes, depending on Bitcoin confirmations.

No. You only need a Bitcoin address.