WhiteBIT Adds Bitcoin Lightning Deposits and Withdrawals
WhiteBIT now supports BTC deposits and withdrawals over the Bitcoin Lightning Network, with published fees of 0.25% for deposits and 0.15% for withdrawals.
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WhiteBIT announced on October 8, 2026 that it now supports Bitcoin Lightning Network transactions, letting users deposit and withdraw BTC via Lightning as an alternative to the standard Bitcoin network. The source states no mandatory action: Lightning is an additional option, and standard on-chain BTC transfers remain available. Users who choose Lightning must use a Lightning-compatible wallet or service. Published Lightning fees are 0.25% for deposits and 0.15% for withdrawals, with a 0.0001 BTC minimum and 0.06 BTC maximum for both. The source does not address account security.
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WhiteBIT now supports BTC deposits and withdrawals via the Bitcoin Lightning Network, per its October 8, 2026 announcement.
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Lightning is an alternative to the standard Bitcoin network; on-chain BTC transfers remain available.
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Published Lightning fees: 0.25% for BTC deposits and 0.15% for BTC withdrawals.
Key timeline
WhiteBIT publishes its announcement that Bitcoin Lightning Network deposits and withdrawals are supported.
Who may be affected
- WhiteBIT users who deposit BTC to the exchange.
- WhiteBIT users who withdraw BTC from the exchange.
- Users sending BTC from or to a Lightning-compatible external wallet or platform.
Impact analysis
The confirmed operational change is that WhiteBIT users can select Lightning as the network when depositing or withdrawing BTC, alongside the existing standard Bitcoin network. For users who opt for Lightning, the published cost is 0.25% on deposits and 0.15% on withdrawals, and the published amount range is 0.0001 BTC to 0.06 BTC for both directions. The source describes Lightning transactions as typically much faster than standard on-chain Bitcoin transfers and as processed through Bitcoin's layer 2, but it does not quantify processing times or compare them with on-chain confirmation times. The source also does not state whether Lightning fees or limits may change, whether the feature is available in all regions, or how standard on-chain fees and limits compare. Users who do not use Lightning, or who do not hold BTC on WhiteBIT, are outside the direct scope of this change.
What the announcement does not say
The source does not disclose a separate launch date or rollout schedule, regional availability, whether Lightning fees or limits can change, processing-time figures, or how standard on-chain BTC fees and limits compare with the Lightning terms.
Risk notes
- The source states that the sending wallet or platform must support the Bitcoin Lightning Network before a deposit is initiated.
- The source states that the receiving service must support Lightning transactions before a withdrawal is initiated.
- The source advises checking that the selected wallet or service supports Lightning and verifying the network and payment details before transacting.
- The source does not address account security, asset safety, or price and liquidity effects, so no conclusion on those points can be drawn from it.
- This article is for verifying official exchange announcements only and does not constitute investment or trading advice.
This article is for information only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice. Digital assets are volatile and may result in loss of principal.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to switch to Lightning for my BTC transfers on WhiteBIT?
No. The source presents Lightning as an additional option and states that the standard Bitcoin network remains available for BTC transfers.
What are the fees and limits for Lightning transactions on WhiteBIT?
The source lists a 0.25% fee for BTC deposits via Lightning and 0.15% for BTC withdrawals via Lightning, with a minimum of 0.0001 BTC and a maximum of 0.06 BTC for both deposits and withdrawals.
Which wallets can I use with WhiteBIT Lightning transfers?
The source says the sending or receiving wallet or service must support the Bitcoin Lightning Network, and lists Phoenix, Wallet of Satoshi, Strike, Blink and ZEUS as examples without endorsing them.
Does the announcement say anything about account security or asset safety?
No. The source does not address account security, asset safety, or price and liquidity effects.
Official sources
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