Ask CryptoVantage: How Long Does It Take To Send Bitcoin?

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Ask CryptoVantage: How Long Does it Take to Send Bitcoin?

It’s one of the first questions that many people have about Bitcoin but ultimately — when it comes to sending BTC — you’ll likely get the frustratingly vague answer of “It depends.”

The main reason it depends is that the Bitcoin network is actually variable and speeds will change depending on how many transactions are currently being processed. It also depends on your definition of “sending bitcoin”.

In general sending Bitcoin can take anywhere from seconds to over 60 minutes. Typically, however, it will take 10 to 20 minutes. In order to understand how long bitcoin transactions may take, it’s important to understand what occurs when sending bitcoin.

This article explains what happens when you send bitcoin, gives tips so you can estimate how long your bitcoin transaction will take, and provides some options to help you send bitcoin faster.

CryptoVantage Author Billy Garrison Billy Garrison Written by Billy Garrison Arrow Right Technical Writer

Billy Garrison focuses his research and writing on Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. He is interested in the technical details that allow these technologies to survive and grow without the need for a central authority. Billy also loves helping people learn...