Tether ERC-20 to Bitcoin Exchange Rates
Ethereum uses proof of stake with 12-second slots; 12 confirmations give a nominal 144-second wait but are not equivalent to protocol finality. Bitcoin uses proof of work with a 600-second target block interval; 2 confirmations imply an expected 1,200-second wait, with variable block arrivals and probabilistic settlement.
You Send
USDT-ERC20
↔
You Receive (Estimated)
0.00001010
BTC
1 USDT-ERC20 = 0.00001010 BTC • Flat 0.5% fee • Direct wallet payout
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Verified Exchange Desks
| Exchange | Rate Quote | Fee | KYC Requirement | Settlement Time | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01kExchange Best Rate | 0.00001010 BTC | 0.5% flat | None | 5-10 min | Swap Now |
| ChangeNOW | 0.00000995 BTC | 1.5% | Automated flag risk | 15 - 30 min | Benchmark |
| SimpleSwap | 0.00000998 BTC | 1.2% | None | 15 - 25 min | Benchmark |
| SideShift | 0.00001000 BTC | 1.0% | None | 10 - 20 min | Benchmark |
| Centralized Exchange (CEX) | Spot price | 0.1% + withdrawal fee | Mandatory ID | 1 - 4 hours | Custodial |
01kExchange
Best Rate
Rate: 0.00001010 BTC
Fee: 0.5% flat
KYC: None
Time: 5-10 min
ChangeNOW
Benchmark
Rate: 0.00000995 BTC
Fee: 1.5%
Network Parameters
Deposit Network
Ethereum ERC-20
Consensus Protocol
Proof of Stake
Block Time
12s
Confirmations Required
12 blocks
Average Settlement
5-10 min
Destination Memo
None required
Ledger Model
Transparent Ledger
Payout Network
Bitcoin Core
Other Tether ERC-20 (USDT-ERC20) Routes
Other Routes to Bitcoin (BTC)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does USDT-ERC20 to BTC take?
Using the supplied block intervals, the nominal sequential confirmation calculation is (12 × 12 s) + (2 × 600 s) = 1,344 seconds, or 22 minutes 24 seconds. The supplied typical settlement ranges total 20–35 minutes when handled sequentially: 5–10 minutes for Ethereum plus 15–25 minutes for Bitcoin. Neither figure is guaranteed; inclusion delays, skipped Ethereum slots, Bitcoin block timing, and provider processing affect elapsed time.
What network fees apply to this swap?
The USDT-ERC20 deposit incurs Ethereum gas paid in ETH, not USDT: gas used × effective gas price, where effective gas price is the base fee plus the effective priority fee. The BTC payout incurs a miner fee paid in BTC, based on transaction virtual size in vB × fee rate in sat/vB. Fee rates vary with network demand. The deposit sender pays Ethereum gas; the payout sender pays the Bitcoin fee, which may be passed through in the quote or deducted from the payout. Provider service fees are separate.