🔐 How to Transfer Bitcoin (BTC) to Trust Wallet in 2025 – Step-by-Step Guide

By Jason Miller – Crypto Writer 10.expert 🧠 Covering Bitcoin, altcoins, blockchain & Web3.

Want full control of your Bitcoin? 💰 Transferring BTC to Trust Wallet gives you privacy, ownership, and security — no middlemen, no limits. Let’s walk through it step by step.

🧠 1. What Is Trust Wallet?

Trust Wallet is a non-custodial mobile wallet that lets you own and control your crypto keys. It supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB, and thousands of tokens.

✅ Free
✅ Works on iOS/Android
✅ No KYC required

🔐 2. Why Transfer BTC to Trust Wallet?

Here’s why many move BTC from exchanges to Trust Wallet:

• 🔑 You own the private keys
• 🚫 No exchange withdrawal limits
• 📲 Access funds anytime
• ✅ Full decentralization
• 💀 Safer from exchange hacks

📲 3. Download Trust Wallet

1. Visit trustwallet.com
2. Choose iOS or Android
3. Download via App Store or Google Play
4. Install the app

💡 Beware of fake apps — always verify the developer.

🛠 4. Set Up a New Wallet

1. Open Trust Wallet
2. Tap “Create New Wallet”
3. Accept terms of use
4. Write down your 12-word recovery phrase
5. Confirm phrase → Wallet is created!

🧾 5. Open Your BTC Wallet in the App

1. On the home screen, tap Bitcoin (BTC)
2. If it’s not visible:
   • Tap the icon at the top right
   • Search for “Bitcoin”
   • Toggle it ON

📥 6. Tap “Receive”

1. Tap Bitcoin (BTC)
2. Tap Receive
3. You’ll see your Bitcoin wallet address + QR code

This is where you’ll send your BTC from another wallet or exchange.

✍️ 7. Copy the BTC Address

Tap Copy next to the address.
You’ll paste this into the sending wallet or exchange.

📌 Make sure it’s a BTC address (starts with 1, 3, or bc1).

🏦 8. Log In to Your Exchange (e.g., Binance, Coinbase)

Now go to where your Bitcoin is currently held:

• Binance
• Coinbase
• Kraken
• KuCoin
• Crypto.com
• Any other exchange or wallet

💸 9. Start a Withdrawal

1. Go to your BTC wallet on the exchange
2. Tap Withdraw
3. Paste your Trust Wallet BTC address
4. Choose Bitcoin Network
5. Enter the amount

🧠 Use small amount first to test if you’re unsure!

⚠️ 10. Choose the Right Network (Always BTC)

Only choose Bitcoin (BTC) network.

❌ Do not send via:

• BEP20
• ERC20
• TRC20

💥 These networks won’t work for BTC in Trust Wallet.

💰 11. Double-Check All Details

Before hitting confirm, make sure:

✅ Address matches
✅ Network is Bitcoin
✅ You’re not exceeding withdrawal limits
✅ Enough BTC remains to cover fee

📤 12. Confirm and Send

• Click Confirm/Withdraw
• Enter 2FA (if enabled)
• Wait for confirmation from exchange

⏱ 13. Wait for Blockchain Confirmations

Bitcoin transfers usually take:

• ⏳ 5–30 minutes (1–6 confirmations)

Trust Wallet will notify you once the BTC is received.

📈 14. Check Your Balance in Trust Wallet

Return to the Trust Wallet app:

• Tap BTC
• You’ll see your incoming transaction + updated balance

🎉 Congrats! You now own your Bitcoin 100%.

📦 15. Back Up Your Wallet (If You Haven’t)

If you didn’t write your seed phrase earlier — do it NOW:

• Go to Settings → Wallets
• Tap the 3 dots → Backup
• Write down the 12 words and store them offline

🚫 Don’t screenshot it
🚫 Don’t share it with anyone

🧾 16. Can You Send BTC Back to Exchange?

Yes! Go to Send → Paste exchange BTC address → Confirm
Make sure you use the right network and only send to your own verified wallets.

✅ 17. Final Tips

🔐 Use Trust Wallet only on secure devices
📲 Enable passcode/biometric lock
🚫 Never reuse addresses for sensitive payments
🧠 Always double-check network and address
📤 Use small test sends if you’re new