Exchange Bitcoin instantly on FixedFloat
FixedFloat is one of the fastest non-custodial venues to swap BTC. Convert Bitcoin to Ethereum, USDT, Monero, Litecoin and dozens of altcoins with hot-wallet liquidity. No account required.
What is Bitcoin?
Bitcoin (BTC) is the first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation. Created in 2008 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto and launched in January 2009, Bitcoin introduced the world to a peer-to-peer electronic cash system that did not need a trusted intermediary. The network uses a proof-of-work consensus mechanism with a fixed monetary policy: only 21 million BTC will ever exist, and the issuance rate halves roughly every four years.
For US users, Bitcoin is widely classified as a digital commodity by federal authorities. It is the deepest, most liquid market in crypto, and the natural starting point for almost every exchange flow on FixedFloat.
Why exchange Bitcoin on the FF platform?
- Speed. The FixedFloat hot wallet pays out as soon as your BTC deposit reaches one network confirmation — typically 10 to 25 minutes.
- Privacy. No registration, no email, no government ID for standard pairs.
- Liquidity. Multi-BTC orders settle without market impact thanks to deep aggregated liquidity.
- Predictability. Choose a fixed rate to lock the price during the on-chain wait.
- Choice. 100+ output assets across every major Layer-1 and Layer-2.
How long does a Bitcoin exchange take?
FixedFloat requires only one Bitcoin confirmation before initiating the payout. In practice this means 10 to 25 minutes for the first confirmation, plus a few more for the receive-chain transaction. If the network is congested, a higher fee will speed up confirmation. The FF engine automatically picks up RBF (Replace-By-Fee) transactions if you bump your stuck deposit.
BTC fees on ff-io.io
The platform fee starts at 0.5% per swap. The on-chain BTC network fee depends on mempool congestion at the time of payout — usually around 0.0001 BTC. There are no other charges. See the fees page for the full schedule.
Bitcoin minimum amount
The minimum BTC deposit varies slightly by pair to ensure the on-chain fee remains a sensible portion of the trade. For most pairs the minimum is around 0.0008 BTC; the exchange widget displays the live minimum in real time.
Tips for safer Bitcoin exchanges
- Always copy the deposit address from FixedFloat directly — never reuse an address from a previous order.
- Send from a wallet you control; do not use a withdrawal from a third-party exchange whose return address you do not own.
- If your transaction is stuck for hours, use RBF or wait — never broadcast a duplicate.
- For large amounts, consider splitting into two transactions and confirming the first arrival before sending the second.
FixedFloat vs centralized exchanges for Bitcoin
Centralized exchanges like Coinbase or Kraken offer more products — derivatives, fiat onramps, staking — but they require account creation, KYC verification and they custody your balance. FixedFloat takes the opposite approach: zero account, no custody, fast settlement. The FF platform is the right tool for swapping BTC, not for fiat purchases or holding balances.