Crypto converter

Convert any crypto to any other crypto — or to USD — at live market prices.

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94,500

1 BTC = $94,500 · 1 USD = $1

Prices refresh every 60 seconds. Cached at the edge for speed.

Where these prices come from

Rates are pulled from the CoinGecko public API and cached at the edge for 60 seconds, so a quoted price is at most a minute old. CoinGecko aggregates trades across hundreds of exchanges into a volume-weighted average, which is why the number here will rarely match any single exchange exactly.

Conversions between two cryptocurrencies are calculated by routing through their US dollar prices — the standard method, since most pairs have no direct market of their own. A quoted rate is a reference price, not a quote you can trade on.

Why the price you get differs from the price you see

The gap between a reference rate and what actually lands in your account is routinely several percent, and almost none of it is the exchange rate itself.

Cost	Typical size	What it is
Exchange spread	0.1–1%	The gap between the best bid and the best ask. Wider on low-volume pairs and outside normal hours.
Trading fee	0.1–0.6%	Charged per trade. Converting A to B via USD means paying it twice.
Network fee	Varies widely	Paid to the blockchain, not the exchange. Independent of transfer size.
Slippage	0–5%+	Large orders consume the order book beyond the top price. Severe on thin markets.
Card purchase premium	2–5%	Buying with a debit or credit card is consistently the most expensive route.

A conversion that looks like a 0.2 percent cost on paper often lands nearer 2 percent once fees and spread are included. Compare the final received amount rather than the advertised rate.

Volatility is the thing to plan around

Major cryptocurrencies routinely move several percent within a day, and double-digit daily moves are not unusual. That is an order of magnitude beyond typical currency pairs, where a one percent daily move is a notable event.

The practical consequence is that a conversion quoted now may be materially different by the time a transaction confirms — particularly when network congestion delays settlement. If you are converting to meet a fixed obligation such as an invoice, the timing risk is usually larger than the fee.

Tax treatment

In many jurisdictions — including the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia — swapping one cryptocurrency for another is a taxable disposal even though no conventional currency was involved. You may owe tax on the gain in the asset you gave up, at its value on the day of the swap.

This surprises people who assume tax only applies on cashing out, and it is why keeping a dated record of every conversion matters. Rules differ substantially by country and change often, so treat this as background rather than guidance and check your local rules or ask a qualified accountant.

Important

This converter is an informational reference tool. It is not financial, investment or tax advice, and no part of it is a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any asset. Cryptocurrencies are volatile and you can lose the entire amount you put in. Prices are supplied by a third party, may be delayed or wrong, and are provided without warranty. Always verify against your exchange before acting, and consider speaking to a qualified professional about your own circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How often do the prices update?

Rates refresh roughly every 60 seconds. They are cached at the edge so the page loads fast, which means a displayed price can be up to a minute old.

Why does this price differ from my exchange?

This is a volume-weighted average across many exchanges, while your exchange shows its own order book. Individual venues differ by a fraction of a percent, and more on low-volume pairs.

Will I receive the amount shown if I convert?

Almost certainly not exactly. Trading fees, the bid-ask spread, network fees and slippage all reduce the amount that arrives. Expect the real cost to exceed the headline rate.

How is a crypto-to-crypto rate calculated?

By converting the first asset to US dollars and then to the second. Most pairs have no direct market, so this is the standard approach — but a real exchange would charge two fees to execute it.

Is converting between cryptocurrencies taxable?

In many countries, yes — a crypto-to-crypto swap is treated as a disposal of the first asset and may trigger a capital gain, even though no conventional currency changed hands. Rules vary by jurisdiction; check your local rules.

Is this financial advice?

No. It is an informational conversion tool only, not advice or a recommendation. Cryptocurrency is volatile and carries a real risk of total loss.

Are my conversions recorded?

No. Amounts you type stay in your browser. Only anonymous market prices are fetched, and nothing about what you convert is stored or logged.

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