If you're holding Bitcoin on a centralized exchange, it's time to rethink where your assets live. With MEW (MyEtherWallet) now supporting Bitcoin, there’s never been a better moment to move your BTC into a self-custody wallet where you hold the keys.
Centralized exchanges can be convenient—but they also carry serious risks. When you store crypto on an exchange, you're trusting a third party with your funds. Hacks, platform failures, or sudden policy changes can put your assets in danger. In contrast, self-custody gives you full ownership and control over your Bitcoin, protecting it from external threats and ensuring that it's truly yours.
With MEW, you can now manage your BTC alongside your Ethereum-based assets in one secure, easy-to-use interface. Whether you're holding long-term or planning to explore Bitcoin DeFi, self-custody is the foundation of true financial freedom.
Don’t leave your BTC sitting vulnerable—take control with MEW and secure your crypto future. Keep reading to find your BTC address in your MEW wallet and find your exchange in the list for specific instructions on sending BTC to MEW.
How to Send BTC to your MEW wallet
Getting Your MEW Mobile BTC Address
First, unlock your MEW Mobile wallet and make sure you are on the Bitcoin network at the top left.
Scroll down and select ‘Move your Bitcoin to MEW’. Alternatively, click the ‘down’ arrow on the account card to display your BTC address.
Scroll down until you see ‘Send BTC from another wallet or exchange’ then click ‘Send BTC to myself’.
- Want to import your BTC wallet phrase instead? See detailed instructions for popular wallets on our blog.
If you have more than one Bitcoin account address, click on the account dropdown.
Select the account you want to receive your BTC in.
Click ‘Copy Address’ to copy your MEW Bitcoin address.
Now you're ready to receive your Bitcoin from the exchange!
Sending from Coinbase
First, open your Coinbase app then select ‘Transfer’ at the bottom of the app.
Select ‘Send crypto’ then enter your MEW BTC address.
After entering your address, select the token you want to send. We will choose USDC for this example.
Select the Bitcoin network.
Enter the amount you want to send then click ‘Preview’.
Review your transaction and when you are ready click ‘Send Now’.
Sending from Crypto.com
Open the Crypto.com app then click ‘Accounts’ at the bottom.
Click ‘Crypto’.
Click the ‘Transfer’ button under your Total Balance.
Click ‘Withdraw’.
Click ‘External Wallet’.
Add your MEW Mobile address by clicking the ‘+’ at the top right of the app.
Click ‘Wallet address’.
Select the Bitcoin option.
select the network you want to send your crypto on, paste in your MEW Mobile wallet address and enter a name for your wallet then click ‘Continue’.
You may get a pop up asking if you trust this wallet address, click ‘Yes, I trust this address’.
Enter your passcode and 2FA if set up.
Select your wallet, it should be near the top of the list of addresses.
There should be another pop up asking if you trust this wallet address. Click ‘Confirm and Withdraw’.
Enter the amount you want to send to your wallet then click ‘Withdraw’.
Review your transaction then click ‘Confirm’.
Enter your passcode and 2FA, if set up. Now your crypto should be on its way!
Sending from Gemini
Open the Gemini app then click ‘Portfolio’ at the bottom right.
Scroll down and click the ‘Send crypto’ option.
Select ‘Bitcoin’.
Enter the amount you want to send and your MEW Mobile BTC address then click ‘Review’.
Read the information carefully then check the checkboxes and press ‘Acknowledge and proceed’.
Review the transaction then click ‘Confirm’. Now your Bitcoin should be on its way to your MEW Mobile wallet!
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