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How long can a BTC transaction stay unconfirmed?
How long can a BTC transaction stay unconfirmed?
DigitalLegend
Mon Dec 23 2024
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I've sent some BTC to another wallet, but the transaction has been unconfirmed for a while. I'm wondering how long a BTC transaction can stay in an unconfirmed status and whether there's a time limit for it to be confirmed.
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SakuraFestival
Wed Dec 25 2024
A potential reason for this delay could be the network fees set during the transaction.
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SumoMighty
Wed Dec 25 2024
These fees, measured in satoshis per byte, play a crucial role in the confirmation process.
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Caterina
Wed Dec 25 2024
If the fees are too low, miners may prioritize other transactions with higher fees.
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GyeongjuGlory
Wed Dec 25 2024
This can lead to your transaction remaining unconfirmed for an extended period.
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Sofia
Wed Dec 25 2024
Evaluating a Transaction: When a transaction fails to gain confirmation after a period exceeding three hours, it often signifies an issue.
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