How to Swap BTC to SOL (Native Bitcoin to Solana)
Move Bitcoin into Solana without wrapping it yourself or parking it on an exchange. Real BTC in, real SOL out, and we pick the route that gives you the most.
Quick answer
To swap BTC to SOL, convert BTC to SOL, or transfer Bitcoin to Solana, you sell real BTC and get real SOL on Solana. On RAVN, pick BTC to SOL, check what you receive after costs, and send your BTC. You get SOL, not a bridge token we minted.
Swap, bridge or transfer
- Swap or convert BTC to SOL, or swap Bitcoin for Solana: trade one coin for the other.
- Transfer Bitcoin to Solana: usually means ending with SOL on Solana. The same BTC cannot leave the Bitcoin network.
- BTC to Solana bridge: often moves a wrapped copy of BTC, not a sale into SOL.
RAVN does the swap. If you want wrapped BTC on Solana, a bridge may suit you better.
Three ways into Solana
- A centralized exchange. Simple, but they hold your coins in the middle, and KYC is normal.
- Wrap, then bridge. You hold a copy of BTC along the way.
- A native swap. Sell real BTC, get real SOL, in one quote.
RAVN does the third, and never holds your funds. We rank routes on what you receive after costs, and on speed when two are close. That is best execution.
How to swap BTC to SOL
- Open app.ravn.exchange.
- Set from to BTC on Bitcoin and to to SOL on Solana.
- Enter the amount. Check the SOL you get after costs.
- Send your BTC to the DEPOSIT address the quote gives you. That one Bitcoin send is the whole job on your side.
- Wait for success. It takes minutes, not seconds, because Bitcoin needs block confirmations. Then check SOL in your Solana wallet, such as Phantom or Solflare.
Double check the receiving address is a Solana address. Building on the API? Send destinationAddress and refundAddress with the quote, or several venues return a preview you cannot execute.
Who races for BTC to SOL
- RaceNative Bitcoin races Relay, NEAR Intents, THORChain and Chainflip. Any venue that does not support BTC to SOL sits the race out.
- NotJupiter Ultra only swaps within Solana. It does not quote BTC to SOL.
- SORYou get one quote with the winner. It changes with size and market.
Exchange vs wrap vs RAVN
| Approach | Custody | What you get | Friction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centralized exchange | Yes, while deposited | SOL after trade and withdrawal | KYC, deposit and withdrawal waits |
| Bridge or wrap | Varies | Often wrapped or multi-hop assets | Bridge risk, extra steps |
| Instant swap sites | Often hold your deposit for a while | SOL if the swap settles cleanly | You cannot see the routing |
| RAVN | Never | Real SOL, settled by the venue | Network confirmations |
What it costs
- Swapping in the app: 0 bps from RAVN, permanently. You still pay the venue's spread and network fees.
- Integrators: you set your own fee, from 0 to 100 bps. It shows in the quote.
- Before you confirm: check the SOL you get, when the quote expires, and that the destination is SOL on Solana.
Try it in the app
Parallel venues, best execution, canonical assets. RAVN never holds your funds.
FAQ
Can I swap BTC to SOL without KYC on RAVN?
RAVN never holds your funds and has no account to open. You swap from your own wallet, and the venue settles it. Follow the laws where you live.
Do I receive wrapped SOL or a bridge token?
No. You get real SOL on Solana, delivered by the venue that wins. Nothing we minted ends up in your wallet.
Is this the same as Ravencoin (RVN)?
No. RAVN is a cross-chain swap product. Ravencoin trades as RVN, which is a different asset.
How long does a BTC to SOL swap take?
Minutes, not seconds. Bitcoin needs block confirmations, and the winning venue adds its own time. The app shows live status for each swap.
How do I transfer Bitcoin to Solana?
The same BTC cannot move onto Solana. You swap it: sell BTC and get real SOL, or use a wrap and bridge to hold a copy of BTC. RAVN does the swap.
Is a BTC to Solana bridge the same as a swap?
Usually not. Most bridges move a copy of BTC. A swap sells your BTC and hands you SOL, and RAVN picks the venue that gives you the most.
