Tunnel in 3 steps
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Choose how much SOL 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 SOL to that destination. Once confirmations clear, BTC is pushed to your payout wallet.
Before you broadcast
- Solana confirmations are fast — often under a minute for practical purposes.
- Network outages or congestion can occasionally delay inclusion — check status if stuck.
- Use a Solana mainnet address (base58). Do not send SPL tokens unless the order specifies a token mint.
- 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.
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.
Solana deposit tips
Send native SOL on Solana mainnet. Token deposits require the exact asset your order lists.
Keep a small SOL balance for rent-exempt account requirements in some wallets.
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 SOL 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 Solana → Bitcoin swaps.
How fast is a SOL → BTC swap?
Most routes settle within minutes. Final timing follows Solana mainnet deposit confirmations and Bitcoin mainnet payout speed.
Does TunnelSwap hold my SOL 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 SOL?
Only send on the network shown for the order (Solana mainnet). Wrong-chain deposits can be unrecoverable — review the safety guides before you broadcast.