Guide · Jul 16, 2026 · 3 min read
How long swaps take
Anonymous Swap processing has three phases: waiting for your deposit to confirm, exchanging, and sending the payout. Network congestion dominates the clock.
Deposit phase
BTC may need multiple confirmations and can take 10–60+ minutes in busy periods. TRC-20, Solana, and many L2 transfers often confirm in minutes. Always wait for the order UI rather than assuming an explorer status alone finishes the swap.
Exchange and payout
After the deposit is credited, exchange and payout are typically quicker than the deposit wait. Monero payouts still need their own network confirmations on the receive side.
What you can control
Send promptly after creating the order, use the exact amount, and pick a less congested deposit network when you have a choice (for example TRC-20 vs ERC-20 USDT).