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What is Bitcoin Cash (BCH)?

By Lyle Daly – Updated Apr 17, 2025 at 12:03AM

Key Points

  • Bitcoin Cash boasts faster transactions and lower fees compared to Bitcoin due to a larger block size.
  • Critics label Bitcoin Cash as less relevant, citing lower adoption and centralization concerns.
  • For quick, low-cost transfers Bitcoin Cash is practical, but its investment appeal is limited.

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