Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much ALGO to send and paste the Bitcoin address that should receive funds on Bitcoin mainnet.
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Open the order to freeze the quote and reveal a one-time deposit destination.
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Broadcast ALGO to that destination. Once confirmations clear, BTC is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Deposits on Algorand mainnet follow that chain's confirmation times.
- Network congestion can occasionally delay inclusion — check status if stuck.
- Send only ALGO on Algorand mainnet to the address on your order page.
- Still waiting on BTC? Give the wallet a few minutes to sync, then share your Exchange ID with support if the order already lists a payout hash.
Algorand
Always match ALGO on Algorand mainnet when you send or receive — wrong-network transfers may not be credited.
Before you send
Use a wallet that supports Algorand mainnet.
Verify the deposit network on your order page matches your wallet.
Bitcoin — the original digital asset
Since 2009, Bitcoin has been the benchmark cryptocurrency — deep liquidity, wide recognition, and the default on-ramp for cross-chain swaps.
When is my BTC spendable?
After your payout transaction receives the confirmations shown on the order page — typically one or more blocks depending on route.
Checking your BTC payout
- Open the order page and copy the payout transaction hash into a Bitcoin block explorer.
- Confirm the destination address matches your wallet exactly — including case and format.
- Most wallets show incoming BTC after one confirmation; some exchanges wait for more.
Before you swap
Avoid wrong-network deposits and address format mistakes — read these guides first.
Coin swap hubs
More no-KYC swap pairs and guides for each asset.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need KYC to swap ALGO for BTC on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Algorand → Bitcoin swaps.
How fast is a ALGO → BTC swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Algorand mainnet deposit confirmations and Bitcoin mainnet payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my ALGO or BTC?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and BTC is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for ALGO?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Algorand mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.