<p>Currently, the only functional bitcoin bridge the client directly uses is operated by Bitstamp. The time until they issue a matching bitcoin transaction is completely dependant on how well Bitstamp's automation and bitcoin transaction batching is working.</p>

<p>The Ripple side of the transaction completes within seconds. When Bitstamp is operating "correctly" the bitcoin transaction is initiated within seconds or a couple of minutes. Then of course you'll need to wait for however many bitcoin confirmations the receiver requires.</p>

<p>Once the Ripple side of the transaction completes, if there are any further unexpected delays or problems the sender will need to enter a support ticket with the brigde operator (Bitstamp for now) to have someone there look into the issue/problem. For example, a week or so ago, their automation stopped processing most Ripple transactions and it took quite a long time for their support to straighten everything out.</p>

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2014-07-16T23:08:03.103Z
FYI a while ago Bitstamp stopped operating their bridge and the Ripple client silently (without any user visible notice!) switched to using SnapSwap :(.
dchapes
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dchapes
<p>I tried it... ~ 2 hours before the bitcoin transaction is published.</p>

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Fernando N.
<p>How long does it take for a ripple bridge transaction to clear?</p>

<p>Bitstamp BTC on ripple -> bitcoin address</p>

<transactions><ripple><ripple-gateways>
Bitstamp ripple bridge clearing time
Fernando N.
# Bitstamp ripple bridge clearing time

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-12-06)

How long does it take for a ripple bridge transaction to clear?

Bitstamp BTC on ripple -> bitcoin address

**Tags:** transactions, ripple, ripple-gateways


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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2013-12-07. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

Currently, the only functional bitcoin bridge the client directly uses is operated by Bitstamp. The time until they issue a matching bitcoin transaction is completely dependant on how well Bitstamp's automation and bitcoin transaction batching is working.

The Ripple side of the transaction completes within seconds. When Bitstamp is operating "correctly" the bitcoin transaction is initiated within seconds or a couple of minutes. Then of course you'll need to wait for however many bitcoin confirmations the receiver requires.

Once the Ripple side of the transaction completes, if there are any further unexpected delays or problems the sender will need to enter a support ticket with the brigde operator (Bitstamp for now) to have someone there look into the issue/problem. For example, a week or so ago, their automation stopped processing most Ripple transactions and it took quite a long time for their support to straighten everything out.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: FYI a while ago Bitstamp stopped operating their bridge and the Ripple client silently (without any user visible notice!) switched to using SnapSwap :(.  

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### Answer by username_0 on 2013-12-06. Score: 0

I tried it... ~ 2 hours before the bitcoin transaction is published.


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