Quick Start
Get trading in under two minutes.
1. Open the Bot
Open Telegram and search for @ReturnToBTCbot, or tap the direct link.
Tap Start to launch the bot. You'll see the main menu with sections for Wallet, Trade, Orders, Portfolio, and Settings.
2. Create or Import a Wallet
Return To BTC is non-custodial — your private keys are encrypted server-side and only used to sign transactions on Spark.
- Generate a new wallet — Tap
Wallet → Create New. The bot returns a fresh Spark address and a 12-word backup phrase. - Import existing — Tap
Wallet → Importand paste your seed phrase or private key.
Back up your phrase
Write down your 12-word backup phrase and store it offline. If you lose it, no one — including Return To BTC — can recover your funds.
3. Fund Your Wallet (~30 seconds)
The fastest way to get BTC into your Spark wallet is to bridge from Solana.
Type /bridge (or tap Wallet → Deposit → ⚡ Bridge SOL → BTC):
- Enter how much SOL you want to bridge (e.g.
0.5). - The bot returns a one-time Solana address.
- Send the exact SOL amount from Phantom / Solflare / any wallet or exchange withdrawal.
- ~30 seconds later: 🎉 BTC lands in your Spark wallet.
Already have BTC? Use the BTC L1 or Lightning deposit options instead. See Deposits & Withdrawals.
4. Place Your First Trade
Tap Trade → Buy and either:
- Paste a token contract address, or
- Search by ticker (e.g.
BTC,SPK)
Pick an amount, review the quote, and confirm. The bot returns a transaction receipt with your new balance.
Want a guided walk-through? Read Your First Trade.
5. Set Up Useful Automations
While you're here, take 30 seconds to enable the features that make Return To BTC actually useful:
- Price Alerts — get pinged when a token hits your target
- Limit Orders — buy or sell automatically at a chosen price
- DCA — schedule recurring buys