How to bridge to Arbitrum

Bridging moves ETH from Ethereum onto Arbitrum so you can pay fees and trade there. The safest routes are the official Arbitrum bridge or a direct exchange withdrawal.

What is bridging?

Each chain holds its own funds. Bridging moves value across chains — here, ETH from Ethereum to Arbitrum — so you can cover fees and trade.

Option 1 — Official Arbitrum bridge

1. Go to the official bridge (bridge.arbitrum.io).
2. Connect your wallet on Ethereum.
3. Enter the ETH amount and confirm.
4. Wait for it to arrive on Arbitrum.

Bookmark the official URL to avoid phishing.

Option 2 — Direct from an exchange

Many exchanges let you withdraw ETH directly to the Arbitrum network — the simplest option. Just select "Arbitrum One" as the withdrawal network.

Bridging safety

• Use only official bridges.
• Verify the network and address.
• Test with a small amount first.

See our security guide.

What is bridging to Arbitrum?

Bridging to Arbitrum means moving assets from another blockchain onto Arbitrum so you can use them there. Because crypto is multichain — value is spread across many networks — bridges let you move funds to wherever you want to be active. Once your assets are on Arbitrum, you can trade, use its apps, and pay Arbitrum network fees. Bridges add a step and some risk, so always use trusted, official bridge routes.

After you bridge to Arbitrum

Once you have bridged to Arbitrum and have some of its assets for fees, the network is fully open to you — you can trade on Arbitrum DEXs, explore its DeFi, and create your own token on Arbitrum. Many people bridge to Arbitrum specifically to launch a project there, and with a no-code creator you can create a Arbitrum token in minutes once you are set up, keeping full ownership.

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