USDT (TRC20) to BTC (Native Bitcoin)

This guide shows how to swap USDT on TRON (TRC20) into native BTC on the Bitcoin network using ButterSwap’s cross-chain swap flow (no centralized exchange account required).

Pre-filled USDT → BTC swap link

Pre-filled USDT → BTC swap link

Important: If you are receiving native BTC on Bitcoin, your Received Address must be a Bitcoin address (e.g., bc1..., 1..., 3...). Do not paste a TRON address (often starts with T...) or an EVM address (0x...).

Need the opposite direction? See: BTC (Native Bitcoin) → TRON (TRX / USDT-TRC20): Step-by-Step (No CEX Account) (link once published).

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Quick checklist (30 seconds)

Before you start, make sure you have:

✅ USDT (TRC20) on TRON ✅ A small amount of TRX (TRON network fees) ✅ A Bitcoin receiving address (native BTC on Bitcoin mainnet) ✅ A supported wallet connection (WalletConnect works if your wallet isn’t listed)

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What you’ll get (in one sentence)

You’ll send USDT (TRC20) on TRON and receive native BTC on Bitcoin mainnet to a Bitcoin address.

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Before you start

Address format check (BTC receiving)

✅ Valid BTC formats: bc1..., 1..., 3... ❌ Do not use: T... (TRON), 0x... (EVM)

Gas / fees (TRON)

TRON transaction fees are paid in TRX (bandwidth/energy). Keep a small amount of TRX available.

For generic wallet connection help: Click Here

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Step-by-step: USDT (TRC20) → BTC (native)

Step 1 — Open ButterSwap

Go to the pre-filled swap page (recommended) or go to the app:

• Prefilled: Pre-filled USDT → BTC swap link

• dApp: dApp

Set:

• From: USDT on TRON (TRC20)

• To: BTC on Bitcoin (native BTC)

From=USDT (TRON) and To=BTC (Bitcoin)

Step 2 — Connect your TRON wallet (From)

Click Connect Tron Wallet (the big button on the swap card) and connect the wallet that holds your USDT (TRC20).

If you connected the wrong wallet type and your TRON USDT balance shows as 0, switch to a wallet that supports TRON assets (TRC20). Note: The wallet button in the top-right is not the same as setting your BTC receiving address. You’ll set the BTC destination in Received Address next.

Connect Tron Wallet

Step 3 — Set your BTC receiving address on Bitcoin mainnet (two valid paths)

In Received Address, you’ll see two options:

• Option A — Connect wallet (same-wallet flow): Click Connect Wallet under Received Address to connect to the same wallet holding your TRON USDT. (If it doesn’t provide a Bitcoin address, use Option B.)

• Option B — Enter a BTC address (send to another wallet): Click Enter Address and paste your Bitcoin address.

✅ Valid BTC formats: bc1..., 1..., 3... ❌ Do not use: T... (TRON), 0x... (EVM)

Received Address options (Connect Wallet / Enter Address)

Step 4 — Enter amount and review route + fees

• Enter the amount of USDT you want to swap

• Review the Best Route panel on the right (route steps + estimated receive)

• Check the fee/ETA area (example fields you may see):

  • Fee

  • Original chain gas fee estimate (TRON fees paid in TRX — bandwidth/energy)

  • Estimated time of arrival

Best Route + fee/ETA area

Step 5 — Click Confirm (popup) and sign in your wallet

Click Confirm. A popup will show the swap summary. Confirm, then follow your wallet prompts:

• If prompted, approve USDT (first time only)

• Final transaction confirmation signature(s)

After submitting, you can monitor progress via:

• History in the swap UI

• ButterSwap Explorer

Confirm swap popup

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Fees & timing (USDT TRC20 → BTC)

Do I need TRX?

Yes. On TRON, transaction fees are paid in TRX (bandwidth/energy). Keep a small amount of TRX available.

What BTC do I receive?

Native BTC on Bitcoin mainnet (not wrapped BTC like WBTC/BTCB).

How long does it take?

Timing varies based on network conditions and routing/liquidity. Track progress in History and verify via ButterSwap Explorer.

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Common issues (quick fixes)

Wrong receiving address format (most common)

Your Received Address must be a Bitcoin address: bc1…, 1…, or 3…. Don’t use T… (TRON) or 0x… (EVM).

Not enough TRX for fees (bandwidth/energy)

If you can’t proceed or the wallet errors, top up a small amount of TRX and retry.

Expecting “BTC on TRON” instead of BTC on Bitcoin

This guide swaps TRON USDT (TRC20) → BTC on Bitcoin mainnet, not “BTC” on another chain.

Confusing wallet connect vs Received Address

Connecting a wallet ≠ setting a BTC destination address. Always double-check the Received Address field before confirming.

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FAQ (USDT TRC20 → BTC)

Can I swap USDT (TRC20) to BTC without using a centralized exchange?

Yes. This is a wallet-based cross-chain swap flow (no CEX account required).

Can I send USDT (TRC20) directly to a Bitcoin (BTC) address?

No. They’re on different networks. You need a cross-chain swap route to receive native BTC on Bitcoin.

Do I need TRX to swap USDT on TRON (TRC20)?

Usually yes, TRON fees are paid in TRX (bandwidth/energy).

What Bitcoin address format should I use to receive BTC?

Use a Bitcoin mainnet address like bc1…, 1…, or 3….

What’s the difference between TRC20 and the Bitcoin network?

TRC20 is a token standard on TRON. BTC is native to Bitcoin mainnet. They aren’t interchangeable without a cross-chain swap.

Is “convert USDT TRC20 to Bitcoin” the same as “swap USDT TRC20 to BTC”?

Most of the time, yes! Users mean exchanging TRON USDT into native BTC on Bitcoin.

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Start your USDT (TRC20) → BTC swap

Open ButterSwap dApp and set:

• From: USDT (TRC20) on TRON

• To: BTC (Native Bitcoin) on Bitcoin mainnet

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Related guides

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• BTC (Native Bitcoin) → SOL on Solana: Step-by-Step (No CEX Account) (link once published)