Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much LTC to send and paste the Tether address that should receive funds on TRC-20 on Tron.
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Open the order to freeze the quote and reveal a one-time deposit destination.
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Broadcast LTC to that destination. Once confirmations clear, USDT is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Litecoin typically needs a few confirmations before the swap continues.
- Blocks target 2.5 minutes — still subject to mempool delays.
- Use a standard Litecoin mainnet address (Legacy, SegWit, or M-address formats supported on most routes).
- Still waiting on USDT? Give the wallet a few minutes to sync, then share your Exchange ID with support if the order already lists a payout hash.
Litecoin — Bitcoin's first fork
Litecoin (LTC) is a 2011 Bitcoin fork created by Charlie Lee, with early input from other developers including a former Google engineer. It keeps peer-to-peer transfers but targets faster blocks and lower everyday fees. Traders often call it "digital silver."
The speed and fees of the Litecoin blockchain
When you fund a swap with LTC, ~2.5-minute blocks help deposits confirm sooner than on many busier chains.
Typical fees stay low — about 0.0004 LTC (~$0.02 at current prices). Leave a little extra for the miner fee so the full amount you intend to send reaches the deposit address.
Litecoin address formats
If a send fails, your wallet may be using an unsupported address type for this route.
Contact support with your order ID before retrying on a different format.
Tether — dollar-pegged stablecoin
USDT tracks the US dollar and is widely used for trading and transfers — always match the correct chain (TRC-20, ERC-20, etc.).
Receiving USDT on the correct chain
Your wallet must support the exact USDT network listed on the order.
If funds were sent on the wrong chain, recovery may not be possible — verify before you send.
When will USDT arrive?
Most TRC-20 payouts land within minutes once your deposit confirms.
- Check the order page for a payout transaction hash before opening a support ticket.
- Refresh or resync your wallet if the balance has not updated after a few minutes.
- Tron confirmations are typically much faster than Bitcoin or Ethereum mainnet.
Why traders swap into USDT
USDT offers dollar-like stability without leaving crypto — useful between trades or during volatile markets.
TRC-20 USDT on Tron keeps transfer fees low, making it a common destination after swapping from BTC, ETH, or alt L1s.
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 LTC for USDT on TunnelSwap?
No. TunnelSwap is an anonymous no-KYC, privacy-first exchange. There is no account, no ID upload, and no standing balance for Litecoin → Tether swaps.
How fast is a LTC → USDT swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Litecoin mainnet deposit confirmations and TRC-20 on Tron payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my LTC or USDT?
No. You fund the deposit from your wallet and USDT is sent straight to the address you paste — non-custodial, wallet to wallet.
What if I use the wrong network for LTC?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Litecoin mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.