How do I know if my Bitcoin transaction is confirmed?
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How do I know if my Bitcoin transaction is confirmed?
A Bitcoin transaction is confirmed when it is combined in a block with other transactions and added to the blockchain. A new block is added approximately every 10 minutes, and every new block added thereafter means greater assurance of an irreversible transaction.
How long can a Bitcoin transaction stay pending?
How long do I have to wait?
| Asset | Typical Pending Time |
|---|---|
| Bitcoin | 60 minutes or less |
| Monero | 20 minutes or less |
| Dash | 15 minutes or less |
| Binance Coin | 5 minutes or less |
What happens if a Bitcoin transaction is pending?
If you’re receiving a payment within your CoinJar, and the Bitcoin transaction itself hasn’t received enough confirmations on the blockchain to indicate the transfer has been completed successfully, those funds will remain as ‘pending’ while they are being processed by the blockchain.
How long does it take for a BTC transaction to confirm?
about 10 minutes
On the Bitcoin network, the average confirmation time for a BTC payment is about 10 minutes. However, transaction times can vary wildly — and here, we’re going to explain why.
What if bitcoin transaction is not confirmed?
If the transaction does not confirm, the funds will be spendable again from the sender’s wallet. This may take up to 30 days.
Why is my transaction pending bitcoin?
Why is my transaction pending? Although your wallet balance is updated immediately, your transaction will remain listed as ‘pending’ until at least one Bitcoin miner has included it in a block.
Why is my sent bitcoin still pending?
If your transaction is still pending, this can be due to a few reasons: Your transaction may still be processing. Your transaction failed or was sent to an incorrect address. Your transaction involved a different cryptocurrency than BTC.
How do I track incoming Bitcoins?
To look up a bitcoin transaction, users can visit https://www.blockchain.com/explorer and use the search bar on the upper right to learn more about a particular bitcoin address, transaction hash, or block number by entering it in the search field. Once you click enter, information about your search query will display.
Why does my bitcoin say pending?
Incoming transactions show up in your account almost instantly (within a few seconds) but will show as ‘Pending’ until there have been enough network confirmations. The number of confirmations needed is based on the digital currency. Once a transaction is verified, it will show Complete in green.
How can I make Bitcoin confirm faster?
If you have sent a transaction that is taking a long time to confirm, you can speed it up by using our increase fee feature. This resends your unconfirmed transaction with a higher fee. Bitcoin miners prioritize transactions with higher fees when selecting transactions to include in a block.