Buying crypto is easy, and selling isn't hard either. Many people feel confused the first time they want to convert Bitcoin to cash, but the process on Binance is actually very smooth — the whole thing can be done in about ten minutes.
The Overall Route
BTC → USDT → Local Currency (to bank account)
In two simple steps: first convert BTC to USDT, then sell USDT to a buyer through C2C and receive local currency.
If you don't have a Binance account yet, register on Binance first. Existing users can proceed below.
Step 1: Convert BTC to USDT
Open Binance APP → Trade → Spot, search for the "BTC/USDT" trading pair.
Market Sell (Recommended for Beginners)
- Select the "Sell" tab
- Order type: "Market"
- Enter the BTC amount to sell (or select a percentage like 100% for all)
- Tap "Sell BTC"
- Confirm execution
Market orders execute at the current price immediately — no waiting.
Limit Sell
- If you want a better price, select "Limit"
- Set your desired sell price
- Place the order and wait
- Auto-sells when price is reached
After selling, USDT arrives in your spot account.
Step 2: Transfer to Funding Account
C2C withdrawal uses USDT from the "Funding Account," so transfer first.
Wallet → Asset Overview → Transfer → From "Spot Account" to "Funding Account" → enter USDT amount → Confirm
Free and instant.
Step 3: C2C Cash Out
This is the key step for converting USDT to local currency:
- APP homepage → Buy Crypto → C2C Trading
- Switch to the "Sell" tab
- Select USDT, choose your local currency
- Enter the USDT amount to sell
- Choose payment method (bank transfer, payment apps, etc.)
- System matches a buyer or you manually select a merchant
- After confirming the order, wait for the buyer to pay
- After receiving payment, tap "Release" in the APP
- Transaction complete
Critical Reminders
Confirm payment received before releasing
This is the most important rule. After the buyer pays, go to your bank app/payment app to verify funds actually arrived, then tap "Release." Don't rely solely on text notifications — they could be fake.
Avoid payments with suspicious notes
If the buyer includes keywords like "USDT," "crypto," or "virtual currency" in the payment reference, consider canceling the trade. Such notes may trigger bank risk controls on your account.
Choose verified merchants
When selling, prioritize blue-badge verified merchants — they're reputable and pay quickly.
Split large amounts
For larger sums (e.g., several thousand dollars or more), consider splitting into smaller transactions to reduce bank risk control probability.
Selling Fees
- BTC→USDT spot fee: 0.1% (0.075% with BNB deduction)
- C2C cash out: Binance charges no fee, but the merchant's buy price is slightly below market
Total fee rate: under 0.5%.
Timing
- BTC to USDT: Instant
- Transfer: Instant
- C2C payment: Typically minutes to half an hour, depending on buyer speed
If you don't have the APP, download the Binance APP first for easier operation.
Summary
Selling Bitcoin on Binance follows the route BTC → USDT → local currency — just spot sell + C2C cash out. The process isn't complicated. The most important thing to remember: always confirm payment is received before releasing crypto in C2C.