Tunnel in 3 steps
-
Choose how much BTC to send and paste the Solana address that should receive funds on Solana mainnet.
-
Open the order to freeze the quote and reveal a one-time deposit destination.
-
Broadcast BTC to that destination. Once confirmations clear, SOL is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- One on-chain confirmation is usually enough before your payout leg starts.
- BTC confirmation time depends on mempool congestion and the fee you paid.
- SegWit deposit addresses keep fees lower. If your wallet cannot send to SegWit, contact support before sending.
- Still waiting on SOL? Give the wallet a few minutes to sync, then share your Exchange ID with support if the order already lists a payout hash.
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.
Before you send BTC
- Confirm your wallet can send to SegWit (bc1…) addresses.
- Leave enough for a network fee — low fees mean slower confirmation.
- Send only BTC on Bitcoin mainnet to the address on your order page.
How long until Bitcoin confirms?
Block times vary with network load and your chosen fee.
- Use mempool.space or similar tools to check whether your fee is competitive.
- Explorers show queue position — compare against pending transaction volume.
- Average block interval is ~10 minutes, but longer gaps happen.
Why traders move BTC to other chains
Bitcoin offers deep liquidity and wide recognition — many swaps start with BTC as the funding asset.
Moving into Ethereum, stablecoins, or alt L1s lets you access DeFi, payments, or portfolio diversification without a custodial account.
Solana — high-speed layer-1
SOL is the native token of Solana — built for fast, low-cost transfers and a large ecosystem of on-chain apps.
SOL not showing in my wallet?
Refresh or resync your Solana wallet. If the order shows a sent tx, verify the address matches exactly.
How fast is the SOL payout?
Solana settlements are typically very quick once your deposit confirms.
- Most SOL payouts land within minutes — often faster than Bitcoin or Ethereum routes.
- Check the order page for a payout signature before contacting support.
- Keep a small SOL balance in your wallet for future transaction fees.
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 BTC for SOL on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Bitcoin → Solana swaps.
How fast is a BTC → SOL swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Bitcoin mainnet deposit confirmations and Solana mainnet payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my BTC or SOL?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and SOL is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for BTC?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Bitcoin mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.