BTC to KES rate
Bitcoin (BTC) is the original cryptocurrency, and its price moves with the global market, not the dollar. Right now 1 BTC is about 8,101,830 KES. Use the calculator to see what any amount of Bitcoin is worth in shillings, then buy or sell on Coinwaka.
Indicative mid rate. The exact rate and fees are shown before you confirm. See fees.
- Live indicative BTC to KES rate
- See how much your Bitcoin is worth in shillings
- Buy Bitcoin with M-Pesa, or sell and cash out
- Exact rate and fees shown before you confirm
How the BTC to KES rate works
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Bitcoin is priced by the global market
Unlike a stablecoin, Bitcoin has no fixed dollar value. Its price is set by supply and demand on global markets and changes every minute.
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We convert the live price into shillings
The figure above takes the live Bitcoin price in US dollars and applies the current USD to KES rate, so you see the value in shillings.
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Your exact rate is locked at checkout
When you buy or sell, Coinwaka shows the exact rate, the fees, and the precise amount before you confirm. The market can move while you decide.
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Buy with M-Pesa or cash out
Buy Bitcoin with M-Pesa in KES, or sell Bitcoin and receive a KES payout to M-Pesa, subject to verification and limits.
Why Kenyans track the BTC to KES rate
The benchmark crypto asset
Bitcoin is the most widely held and recognised cryptocurrency, so its shilling value is what most people check first.
Priced by the market, not the dollar
Bitcoin can rise or fall sharply. The KES figure reflects the live global price, so it changes far more than a stablecoin rate.
Buy and cash out with M-Pesa
Fund a Bitcoin purchase from M-Pesa in KES, or sell and receive shillings straight to M-Pesa.
Live indicative rate
This page refreshes the Bitcoin price often so the shilling value you see is close to the market.
Held in your own wallet
Bitcoin you buy lands directly in your Coinwaka wallet. No fiat balance is ever custodied.
Protected by Coinwaka
Transaction PIN, 2FA, and a reconciled ledger protect every buy and sell.
Rate, spread and fees
The figure on this page is an indicative mid-market rate. Your actual buy or sell rate includes a small spread, and any payout fee is shown in full before you confirm. Coinwaka never adds hidden charges to the rate after you commit.
View full feesStay safe when trading Bitcoin
- Only buy or sell through Coinwaka. Never send Bitcoin or M-Pesa off platform to a stranger promising a better rate.
- Bitcoin is volatile. Only commit what you can afford to hold through price swings.
- Confirm the network and address before withdrawing Bitcoin, since a wrong address can lose funds.
- Set a transaction PIN, turn on 2FA, and never share an OTP or your M-Pesa PIN.
BTC to KES questions
How much is 1 BTC in KES?
1 BTC is currently about 8,101,830 KES. Bitcoin is volatile, so this indicative rate changes through the day.
How much is 0.1 BTC in KES?
Around 810,183 KES at the current indicative rate. The exact amount and any fees are shown before you confirm.
How much is 0.01 BTC in KES?
Around 81,018 KES at the current indicative rate.
Why does the BTC to KES rate change so much?
Bitcoin has no fixed value. Its price is set by global supply and demand and moves continuously, so the shilling figure can change minute to minute.
Is this the rate I will get?
It is an indicative mid-market rate. Your actual rate includes a small spread and is shown in full, with fees, before you confirm a buy or sell.
Can I sell Bitcoin for KES on M-Pesa?
Yes. You can sell Bitcoin and receive a KES payout to M-Pesa, subject to verification and limits.
What about other coins?
See the ETH to KES, USDT to KES, and USDC to KES pages for live rates on other assets, or open all prices.
Convert Bitcoin and KES with Coinwaka
Check the live rate, then buy Bitcoin with M-Pesa or cash out to KES. The exact rate and fees are always shown before you confirm.
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