Cryptocurrency Q&A Can a Bitcoin transaction be stuck forever?

Can a Bitcoin transaction be stuck forever?

Matteo Matteo Mon Dec 02 2024 | 6 answers 1041
I'm concerned about a Bitcoin transaction I made. It's been a while and it still hasn't been confirmed. I'm wondering if there's a chance that a Bitcoin transaction could get stuck forever. Can a Bitcoin transaction be stuck forever?

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alexander_jackson_athlete alexander_jackson_athlete Wed Dec 04 2024
This pending status will persist until the miners decide to remove it from the mempool.

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NebulaSoul NebulaSoul Wed Dec 04 2024
The miners' decision to drop a transaction is not governed by a fixed timeline.

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henry_rose_scientist henry_rose_scientist Wed Dec 04 2024
Instead, it is influenced by various network conditions.

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SakuraBlooming SakuraBlooming Wed Dec 04 2024
One of the key factors that impact a miner's decision is the transaction fee.

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NebulaPulse NebulaPulse Wed Dec 04 2024
If you find yourself unable to expedite your transaction through Exodus or any of the aforementioned third-party services, your transaction will remain in a pending state.

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