{"id":561672,"date":"2023-11-21T06:36:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T06:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=561672"},"modified":"2023-11-21T06:36:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T06:36:19","slug":"bitcoin-fees-soar-above-ethereums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/bitcoin-fees-soar-above-ethereums\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin Fees Soar Above Ethereum’s As Investors Flock To Ordinals-Backed Assets"},"content":{"rendered":"
CryptoFees data shows that Bitcoin daily fees<\/a> averaged $10.65 million from November 16 to November 18, surpassing Ethereum\u2019s average fee of nearly $7 million for the same period.<\/p>\n Until 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is deferring decisions on several Bitcoin ETF applications, despite the market’s increasing optimism about the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US.<\/p>\n This hesitation has coincided with a remarkable surge in the top crypto’s average transaction fees<\/a>, soaring over 1,000% to reach a peak of $18.67 on November 16, according to BitInfoCharts data.<\/p>\n The average daily transaction fees for BTC, totaling $37,370, have seen a reversal with Ethereum. This change comes in the wake of heightened activity related to Ordinals<\/a> on the Bitcoin network.<\/p>\n During the observed trend, it became evident that Bitcoin’s average daily trading fee experienced a noteworthy surge, reaching its highest point in the past six months on November 16, where it peaked at $18.67.<\/p>\n This spike in transaction fees within the Bitcoin network indicated a moment of heightened activity and demand. In contrast, over the same period, Ethereum’s transaction fees registered at $7.90, showcasing a relatively lower level compared to Bitcoin.<\/p>\n The divergence in fee dynamics between the two prominent cryptocurrencies underscores the distinct market forces and user behaviors influencing their respective blockchain networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n This fluctuation underscores the dynamic nature of transaction fees in the cryptocurrency space, with Bitcoin experiencing notable shifts in its fee landscape.<\/p>\n Contrary to worries about the potential deterrent effect of elevated transaction fees on Bitcoin users, on-chain data suggests a contrasting trend.<\/p>\nBitcoin Fees Hit Highest Point In 6 Months<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Bitcoin has outpaced Ethereum in daily fees in the last five days. Source: BitInfoCharts<\/a><\/pre>\n