How to Bridge Crypto to XRP Ledger Using Squid Router
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain designed for fast, low-cost, and eco-friendly transactions. It powers the cryptocurrency XRP, but its utility extends far beyond payments, from decentralized trading to tokenization and NFTs.

Move your ETH, USDC, and other tokens to XRPL in minutes
Want to get your crypto onto the XRP Ledger? XRPL offers lightning-fast transactions (3-5 seconds) and ultra-low fees (under $0.01). Here's how to bridge your assets using Squid Router.
What You Need
- Wallet with crypto (MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, etc.)
- XRPL wallet (Xaman, Crossmark, or GemWallet)
- At least 1 XRP in your XRPL wallet to activate it
Important: Squid converts your tokens into XRP rather than creating wrapped versions. This is actually better since XRP works everywhere on XRPL without any setup.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Go to Squid Router Visit app.squidrouter.com (always check the URL to avoid scams)
2. Connect Your Wallet You'll see this wallet selection screen:
Choose your wallet type:
- MetaMask for browser extension
- WalletConnect for mobile wallets
- Coinbase Wallet if using Coinbase
- Browser Extension for other wallets
3. Set Up Your Bridge After connecting, you'll see the main interface:
Pay section:
- Select your source chain (like Ethereum)
- Choose the token you want to bridge (ETH, USDC, etc.)
- Enter the amount
Receive section:
- Click "Select token"
- Choose XRP Ledger as destination
- Select XRP as the token to receive
4. Add Your XRPL Address
Click "Add recipient" and either:
- Connect your XRPL wallet directly (recommended)
- Paste your XRPL wallet address manually
5. Review and Confirm
- Check the amount of XRP you'll receive
- Review fees (usually 0.1-0.3% plus gas)
- Click "Swap"
- Approve the transaction in your wallet
6. Wait for Completion
- Source chain confirmation: 1-5 minutes
- Bridge processing: 10-30 minutes
- Your XRP arrives automatically
Safety Tips Always use app.squidrouter.com Test with small amounts first Keep gas tokens for transaction fees Never share your seed phrase
Bridging Back To move XRP back to other chains:
- Set XRPL as source, other chain as destination
- Connect your XRPL wallet
- Follow the same steps
Common Issues Bridge taking too long? Check Axelar bridge status or contact Squid support Wrong amount received? Review the fees and exchange rates from your original quote Can't receive XRP? Make sure your XRPL wallet is activated with at least 1 XRP
Why Bridge to XRPL?
- Speed: 3-5 second transactions
- Cost: Under $0.01 per transaction
- Efficiency: Built for payments and trading
- Ecosystem: Growing DeFi and NFT applications
That's it! You've successfully moved your crypto to one of the fastest blockchains in crypto.