Ripple to Bitcoin Exchange Rates
XRP Ledger uses validator consensus over trusted validator lists, with finality upon ledger validation; one confirmation corresponds to a nominal 3.5-second ledger interval. Bitcoin Core implements Bitcoin's proof-of-work consensus with probabilistic finality; two confirmations at a 600-second average block interval imply a nominal 20-minute wait.
You Send
XRP
↔
You Receive (Estimated)
0.00001540
BTC
1 XRP = 0.00001540 BTC • Flat 0.5% fee • Direct wallet payout
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Verified Exchange Desks
| Exchange | Rate Quote | Fee | KYC Requirement | Settlement Time | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BuySellCrypto Best Rate | 0.00001540 BTC | 0.5% flat | None | 2-5 min | Swap Now |
| ChangeNOW | 0.00001517 BTC | 1.5% | Automated flag risk | 15 - 30 min | Benchmark |
| SimpleSwap | 0.00001521 BTC | 1.2% | None | 15 - 25 min | Benchmark |
| SideShift | 0.00001524 BTC | 1.0% | None | 10 - 20 min | Benchmark |
| Centralized Exchange (CEX) | Spot price | 0.1% + withdrawal fee | Mandatory ID | 1 - 4 hours | Custodial |
BuySellCrypto
Best Rate
Rate: 0.00001540 BTC
Fee: 0.5% flat
KYC: None
Time: 2-5 min
ChangeNOW
Benchmark
Rate: 0.00001517 BTC
Fee: 1.5%
Network Parameters
Deposit Network
XRP Ledger
Consensus Protocol
Federated Consensus
Block Time
3.5s
Confirmations Required
1 blocks
Average Settlement
2-5 min
Destination Memo
None required
Ledger Model
Transparent Ledger
Payout Network
Bitcoin Core
Other Ripple (XRP) Routes
Other Routes to Bitcoin (BTC)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does XRP to BTC take?
Using the supplied average intervals, the nominal confirmation budget is (1 × 3.5 seconds) + (2 × 600 seconds) = 1,203.5 seconds, or 20 minutes 3.5 seconds. The supplied typical settlement windows—2–5 minutes for XRP and 15–25 minutes for BTC—sum to 17–30 minutes if the stages run sequentially; this settlement estimate is not additional to the confirmation budget. Transaction inclusion, Bitcoin block arrival and routing processing vary, so neither calculation guarantees an exact completion time.
What network fees apply to this swap?
The XRP deposit sender pays a transaction fee, normally starting at 10 drops (0.00001 XRP) for a standard transaction; the fee is burned and can rise with network load. The BTC payout pays miners a fee estimated as transaction virtual size in vbytes multiplied by the selected fee rate in sat/vB; input/output structure and congestion affect the cost. Whether the BTC fee is included in the quote or deducted from the payout depends on the provider, and any provider service charge is distinct from these network fees.