what's bitcoin cash?
Bitcoin Cash is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system forked from Bitcoin in 2017 to address scalability issues and enable faster, cheaper transactions for everyday use. Its primary purpose is to serve as sound money with low fees and reliable confirmations, empowering merchants and users worldwide. Key features include larger block sizes for higher transaction throughput, support for smart contracts via CashTokens, and ongoing decentralized development focused on unrestricted growth and global adoption. The project emphasizes permissionless innovation, privacy enhancements like coin fusion, and integration with wallets and exchanges to promote real-world utility. Bitcoin Cash maintains compatibility with Bitcoin's core principles while prioritizing usability as digital cash.
Bitcoin Cash deployed CashTokens, enabling native NFTs and DeFi primitives.
CashTokens feature was deployed, enabling native NFTs and DeFi primitives on the Bitcoin Cash network.
Ranked among top gainers in the cryptocurrency market on January 8, 2026.
Trading volume increased while major cryptocurrencies experienced 20-30% volume declines in the 24-hour period ending January 4th, 2026, standing out as an exception alongside DOGE.
Was one of seven perpetual futures on Binance (out of 297 total) that gained value during 2025, finishing the year with positive returns.
BCH ranks #5 among top weekly crypto gainers for December 1st-8th, 2025 according to CoinMarketCap data.
BCH gains nearly 40% year-to-date and ranks as one of only four L1 tokens with positive returns this year according to Crypto Koryo, alongside BNB, HYPE, and TRX.
$BCH social engagement reaches a one-year high on LunarCrush.
Iayla upgrade approval passes with potential May implementation. mF International (Nasdaq-listed HK company) closes $500M PIPE on December 1st, and mining difficulty reaches all-time high.
24/7 trading for monthly futures contracts goes live on Coinbase Derivatives, with perpetual-style futures launching December 15.
Mullvad VPN accepts Bitcoin Cash as a payment method.
Confidential Layer launches with BCH integration for wrapped asset issuance and privacy chain bridging, running a reward campaign for top 100 creators with over 200 participants.
BCH ranks #5 on LunarCrush AltRank for combined social and market activity performance. Traders identify $609 reclaim as a long entry point.
BCH gains 10.7% in 24 hours as part of a broader rally in U.S.-linked crypto assets.
BCH outperforms Bitcoin from cycle lows.
BCH places #10 on today's LunarCrush AltRank for combined social and market activity performance.
BCH flips HYPE in market cap rankings according to trader observation. (ID: 1993065576240206023)
Hong Kong Investment Company MF International completes a $500M institutional buy-in. BCH price rises over 8% this week.
A whale opens a 10x long position on 1,662 BCH ($908K) on Hyperliquid.
Open Interest decreases by over 50% while price holds better than other cryptocurrencies and attempts a breakout.
Coinbase Derivatives adds 24/7 trading and perpetual-style futures for BCH along with 10 other cryptocurrencies.
SHIB, TRX, and LUNA have surpassed BCH in market capitalization rankings.
Wizz capital acquires BCH position.
BCH gains 1.0% to become one of only 2 leaders in the CoinDesk 20 index as the broader market falls 2.1%.
Zcash surpasses Bitcoin Cash in market capitalization rankings.
ProShares officially files for 'ProShares CoinDesk Crypto 20 ETF' to be listed on NYSE, tracking the CoinDesk Crypto 20 Index which includes BCH among 20 cryptocurrencies.
Bloomberg TV displays BCH as one of six crypto tickers shown thousands of times daily to Wall Street audiences, alongside BTC, ETH, XRP, LITECOIN, and ETH CLASSIC.
BCH spot ETP regulatory filings were cleared by Generic Listing Standards and became automatically effective, with products ready to launch once government reopens or exchanges decide to proceed with listing.
Market cap stands at $10.4B following a significant market downturn, with BCH positioned between LINK ($12.3B) and XLM ($10.4B) in market capitalization rankings among major cryptocurrencies.
OKX announces support for BCH in new unified USD spot trading pairs specifically for the European Economic Area, expanding regional trading access.
21Shares and Rex-Osprey file ETF applications that include BCH among 21 altcoins, adding to the growing list of institutional ETF filings for the asset following Grayscale's earlier submission.
BCH is now available for trading on Grvt exchange, expanding its trading venue options.
BCH jumps +7% against Bitcoin, reaching $644 for the first time since April 2024, marking a 17-month high following extreme bearish sentiment.
Grayscale files S-3 registration statements with the SEC for a Bitcoin Cash ETF, moving beyond previous analyst speculation to concrete regulatory action. The filings remain subject to SEC approval.
A head and shoulders pattern potentially forms on the 4-hour timeframe, indicating possible bearish technical conditions.
Bitcoin Cash transactions are being targeted by malware in what's called the largest supply chain attack in history, with the malicious code hijacking wallet addresses and redirecting transfers to attacker-controlled addresses.
Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart identifies BCH as a potential candidate for the next wave of crypto ETFs once SEC regulatory approval pathway opens.
A double top pattern forms on the 1-hour timeframe, suggesting potential bearish technical conditions.
Major technical structure breaks down as price forms lower high/low pattern and loses critical 4H EMA200 support level.
New futures trading with 10x leverage launches on EVM and Solana chains.
Large whale transfers 189,967 BCH ($106M) between unknown wallets, indicating significant capital movement.
Inverse head and shoulders pattern forms on 4-hour timeframe with confirmed neckline breakthrough, suggesting potential bullish reversal.
Whale transaction volume reaches 5th highest 3-month level, indicating sustained large-holder activity.
Major early adopter faces $48M tax evasion charges from IRS for unreported crypto gains, receives bail release in Spain while awaiting US extradition decision.
Whale redistributes 10,000 BCH ($40M) across 8 new wallets in coordinated transfers from 2011-era holder address.
Suspicious BCH test transactions precede $8B BTC wallet movement, suggesting possible private key compromise.
Technical breakout occurs on monthly timeframe but lacks volume support for continuation.
Three-month gain of 76.66% accompanied by surge in social mentions.
Forum private key exposure results in instant $40k BCH theft, demonstrating forked asset vulnerability.
Security breach results in $10M theft of forked assets after private key exposure.
Breaking key resistance with 10% weekly gain while ranking among top performers in crypto markets.
Price reclaims $476 level, triggering new trading positions.
Open interest reaches all-time highs while funding rates turn positive and call buying accelerates, indicating strong institutional momentum.
Outperforms Solana despite competitor's ETF approval, indicating strong market momentum.
Ethereum Foundation launches $750k donation matching campaign ahead of upcoming trial, with multiple cryptocurrency payment options enabled.
Price breaks above key $467 resistance level, reaching $482.90 with 6.59% daily gain.
Price hits triple rejection at $467 resistance level with changed market maker behavior showing deeper pullbacks and unusual algorithmic patterns.
Trading volume spikes 500% as price climbs 20% in past week
Shows 18.9% 7-day gain with less than 5% drawdowns, ranking third among lowest volatility climbers.
Price and social activity reach 2025 peak, indicating strong market momentum.
Shows relative strength as top gainer while major cryptocurrencies decline 2-3% amid geopolitical tensions.
Capital flight from equities markets benefits crypto assets amid global tensions.
BCH approaches AVAX market cap, indicating significant upward momentum.
Asset surges 15.6%, ranking second highest gainer among CoinDesk 20 cryptocurrencies.
Ranks #3 among top daily crypto gainers according to CoinMarketCap data.
Deep liquidity and well-defined trading ranges attract institutional capital during market volatility.
Technical indicators show price above 99 SMA with converging EMAs, suggesting potential short squeeze setup.
New .BCH Web3 domains launch enables human-readable wallet addresses for payments and business use.
Showing price movement with returns outperforming ETH year-to-date.