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A BTC price of $69,000 and a surge in on-chain activity sent Bitcoin fees to a 20-month high.

By Crypto FlexsDecember 18, 20232 Mins Read
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Bitcoin transaction fees are experiencing a significant surge, hitting a 20-month high as BTC transfer costs soar. According to recent on-chain transaction data from BitInfoCharts, the average transaction fee as of December 17 stands at around $40. This surge follows a recent wave of Bitcoin on-chain activity that has resulted in higher transaction fees for all network users. The average cost to send BTC on-chain currently exceeds $37, the highest since April 2021.

The debate over high Bitcoin fees: inevitable or temporary?

Increasing Bitcoin transaction fees have sparked debate within the cryptocurrency community. Some argue that these high fees are inevitable given the current surge in on-chain activity. According to figures from Mempool.space, there is a significant backlog of unconfirmed on-chain transactions of nearly 350,000, with fees of up to $2 with no on-chain priority. This has made casual on-chain spending impractical for many small investors.

Layer 2 solutions as the way forward:

Prominent Bitcoin figures claim that double-digit transaction costs are a glimpse into the future, highlighting the need to embrace layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network. Layer 2 solutions are specifically designed to address scalability issues and accommodate mass adoption. Critics argue that requiring lower fees for “level 1” transactions is not only ignorant but also creates an attack on Bitcoin itself. We urge the cryptocurrency community to relax and focus on building solutions rather than resisting the evolving Bitcoin transaction fee environment.

Miners reap rewards amid on-chain surge:

Despite concerns about high fees, Bitcoin continues to function as intended. Well-known commentators highlight that the surge in on-chain activity and fees is triggering a sickle-like effect, dividing those who embrace layer 2 solutions from those who do not. Bitcoin veterans emphasize the importance of scaling layer 2 features to accommodate growing demand. Data shows that miners’ revenue, including block subsidies and USD fees, has reached levels not seen since Bitcoin’s all-time high of $69,000 in November 2021.

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