Bitcoin Cash
BCH#18| 1h | 24h | 7d | 30d | 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.25% | +2.13% | +3.95% | -15.66% | -49.04% |
About Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash was created from a fork of Bitcoin with a focus on everyday payments. BCH keeps many of Bitcoin’s core ideas, including proof-of-work mining and a limited supply structure, but it emphasizes lower fees and higher transaction capacity. Its supporters view Bitcoin Cash as a version of digital cash designed for practical spending.
The debate around Bitcoin Cash is closely tied to one of crypto’s earliest philosophical questions: should Bitcoin primarily be a store of value, or should it function as a fast, low-cost payment network? BCH represents the side of that debate that prioritizes transactional use and peer-to-peer payments.
For users researching BCH, it is important to understand both its connection to BTC and its separate identity. Bitcoin Cash is not simply another altcoin; it is part of Bitcoin’s broader history. Its price and market relevance are shaped by payment adoption, proof-of-work economics, exchange liquidity, and continued interest in cryptocurrency as usable digital cash.
BCH in other currencies
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Where to buy Bitcoin Cash — BCH markets
| Exchange | Pair | Price | Volume (24h) | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Bitcoin | BCH/BRL | $285.11 | $16.54K | yellow |
Bitcoin Cash Price History
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) reached its all-time high of $3,785.82 on December 19, 2017, and trades 92.5% below that peak today. Its all-time low was $76.93 on December 15, 2018, and the price has since risen 268% from that low.
| Year | Open | High | Low | Close | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026(YTD) | $598.94 | $654.74 | $189.91 | $283.30 | -52.70% |
| 2025 | $433.80 | $624.46 | $268.92 | $595.18 | +37.20% |
| 2024 | $267.89 | $694.44 | $229.39 | $443.35 | +65.50% |
| 2023 | $96.79 | $304.23 | $96.79 | $259.45 | +168.05% |
| 2022 | $444.94 | $447.91 | $88.95 | $97.00 | -78.20% |
| 2021 | $342.38 | $1,550.42 | $342.38 | $430.54 | +25.75% |
| 2020 | $204.37 | $493.99 | $145.39 | $342.45 | +67.56% |
| 2019 | $279.08 | $323.73 | $176.55 | $204.65 | -26.67% |
| 2018 | $2,317.90 | $2,856.93 | $61.71 | $87.25 | -96.24% |
| 2017 | $441.72 | $3,715.91 | $203.50 | $2,373.96 | +437.44% |
Bitcoin Cash News
Bitcoin Cash price stands at 278.76 USD as CME futures trade - ad-hoc-news.de
Bitcoin Cash price stands at 278.76 USD as CME futures trade ad-hoc-news.de
Bitcoin price records slight increase - Apa.az
Bitcoin price records slight increase Apa.az
Bitcoin Cash vs Litecoin: Which Payment Coin has More Upside in 2026? - Analytics Insight
Bitcoin Cash vs Litecoin: Which Payment Coin has More Upside in 2026? Analytics Insight
Bitcoin Cash price stands at 278.76 USD as rank reaches 18 - ad-hoc-news.de
Bitcoin Cash price stands at 278.76 USD as rank reaches 18 ad-hoc-news.de
Bitcoin Futures - CME Group
Bitcoin Futures CME Group
Bitcoin Cash II price today, BCH2 to USD live price, marketcap and chart - CoinMarketCap
Bitcoin Cash II price today, BCH2 to USD live price, marketcap and chart CoinMarketCap
Bitcoin Cash price stands at 278.41 USD as futures contracts trade - ad-hoc-news.de
Bitcoin Cash price stands at 278.41 USD as futures contracts trade ad-hoc-news.de
Which Cryptos Could Outperform Bitcoin Before the End of 2026? - 24/7 Wall St.
Which Cryptos Could Outperform Bitcoin Before the End of 2026? 24/7 Wall St.
Cryptocurrency market declines as Bitcoin falls to $80,672 - AzerNews
Cryptocurrency market declines as Bitcoin falls to $80,672 AzerNews
Bitcoin Cash vs Litecoin: Which Payment Coin Has More Upside in 2026? - Yahoo Finance
Bitcoin Cash vs Litecoin: Which Payment Coin Has More Upside in 2026? Yahoo Finance
Bitcoin Cash FAQ
What is Bitcoin Cash?
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a cryptocurrency that emerged as a fork of Bitcoin in 2017. It was created to address scalability concerns by increasing the block size limit, allowing more transactions per block. Users generate BCH through mining, which secures the network and processes transactions. It operates as a decentralized digital cash system.
How does Bitcoin Cash work?
Bitcoin Cash uses a proof-of-work consensus mechanism, where miners compete to solve cryptographic puzzles to add new blocks to the blockchain. This process generates new BCH and validates transactions. The larger block size, compared to Bitcoin, enables higher transaction throughput and lower fees, making it suitable for everyday payments.
What is the BCH token used for?
The BCH token serves as a medium of exchange for peer-to-peer transactions. Users can send and receive BCH directly without intermediaries, making it useful for purchases, remittances, and other value transfers. Its design emphasizes fast confirmation times and minimal transaction costs, supporting its role as electronic cash.
How does Bitcoin Cash differ from Bitcoin?
Bitcoin Cash differs from Bitcoin primarily in block size and transaction capacity. While Bitcoin originally had a 1 MB block limit, Bitcoin Cash increased it to 8 MB and later to 32 MB, enabling more transactions per block. This results in lower fees and faster settlement times for BCH, though it also leads to a larger blockchain and different network priorities.
What is Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a cryptocurrency . Users are able to generate BCH through the process of mining. Bitcoin Cash has a current supply of 20,108,453.
What is the current price of Bitcoin Cash?
Bitcoin Cash is currently priced at $283.3, up 2.13% in the last 24 hours. It is ranked #18 by market capitalization. Over the past 7 days, BCH is up 3.95%.
What is Bitcoin Cash's market cap?
Bitcoin Cash has a market capitalization of $5.70B. The 24-hour trading volume is $175.35M, reflecting the total value of BCH traded across all exchanges in the last day.
