How to send Bitcoin from Trust Wallet? What is the difference between BTC networks?

Accessing Your Bitcoin Wallet in Trust Wallet

1. Open the Trust Wallet application on your mobile device and authenticate using your passcode, biometric verification, or recovery phrase if prompted.

2. Tap the wallet icon at the bottom navigation bar to enter the asset dashboard.

3. Scroll through your token list or use the search bar to locate Bitcoin (BTC). Ensure you are viewing the correct asset — not Bitcoin Cash (BCH) or Bitcoin SV (BSV).

4. Tap on BTC to open the Bitcoin wallet interface, where your balance, transaction history, and receiving address are displayed.

5. Tap the “Send” button located at the bottom center of the screen to initiate a new transfer.

Entering Recipient and Amount Details

1. In the send interface, paste or scan the recipient’s Bitcoin address. Double-check every character — Bitcoin addresses are case-sensitive and irreversible once confirmed.

2. Input the exact amount of BTC you wish to send. You may toggle between BTC and fiat value using the currency switcher beside the input field.

3. Select the network fee level: “Slow”, “Normal”, or “Fast”. These correspond to satoshi-per-byte estimates that influence confirmation speed on the Bitcoin blockchain.

4. Review the total fee displayed in BTC and its equivalent in USD. This fee is paid to miners and does not go to Trust Wallet or any intermediary.

5. Confirm all details including destination address, amount, and fee before proceeding. A single mistake in the address will result in permanent loss of funds.

Understanding Bitcoin Network Variants

1. Bitcoin Mainnet is the live, production blockchain where real BTC transactions occur. Trust Wallet defaults to this network for all standard BTC transfers.

2. Bitcoin Testnet is a parallel development environment with no monetary value. It uses test BTC issued freely and is used exclusively for testing applications and smart contracts.

3. SegWit (bech32) addresses begin with “bc1” and support lower fees and improved scalability. Trust Wallet automatically generates bech32 addresses by default for new wallets.

4. Legacy (P2PKH) addresses start with “1” and are compatible with older systems but incur higher fees due to larger transaction size.

5. Nested SegWit (P2SH) addresses begin with “3” and offer partial SegWit benefits while maintaining backward compatibility with legacy infrastructure.

Transaction Confirmation and Verification

1. After tapping “Confirm”, Trust Wallet signs the transaction locally using your private key stored only on your device.

2. The signed transaction is broadcast to the Bitcoin peer-to-peer network via Trust Wallet’s connected nodes.

3. Miners collect the transaction into a block; confirmation begins once it is included in a block on the blockchain.

4. One confirmation means inclusion in one block; six confirmations are widely accepted as final settlement for high-value transfers.

5. You can verify status by copying the transaction ID (TXID) and pasting it into a block explorer such as blockchain.com or mempool.space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I send BTC from Trust Wallet to an exchange that only accepts Legacy addresses?A: Yes, but you must manually generate a Legacy address within Trust Wallet settings under “Receive” → “Address Type” → “Legacy”, then use that address for withdrawal.

Q: Why does my BTC transaction show “0 confirmations” for over 30 minutes?A: This usually occurs when the selected network fee is too low relative to current mempool congestion. You cannot accelerate or cancel the transaction after broadcast.

Q: Does Trust Wallet support sending BTC via Lightning Network?A: No, Trust Wallet does not currently integrate Lightning Network functionality. All BTC transfers operate on-chain via the Bitcoin Mainnet.

Q: What happens if I send BTC to a Bitcoin Cash (BCH) address?A: The transaction will fail silently or result in permanent loss, as BCH and BTC use separate, incompatible ledgers with no cross-chain validation.