BCH · BCH
Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
Bitcoin Cash is a cryptocurrency that emerged from a hard fork of Bitcoin in 2017, designed to enable faster and cheaper transactions for everyday use.
Convert this currency
Converted amount
0.0046 USD
Exchange rate
1 BCH = 0.004648 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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BCH · Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash (BCH): A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a decentralized digital currency that originated from a hard fork of the Bitcoin blockchain in August 2017. The fork was driven by a desire to increase the block size limit, allowing more transactions to be processed per block and reducing fees. This makes BCH particularly suited for peer-to-peer payments and microtransactions, aiming to fulfill the original vision of Bitcoin as a cash system.
BCH operates on a proof-of-work consensus mechanism, similar to Bitcoin, but with a larger block size (currently 32 MB) and an adjustable difficulty algorithm. This design enables faster confirmation times and lower transaction costs compared to Bitcoin. BCH is supported by a variety of wallets and exchanges, and its community emphasizes usability and adoption for everyday commerce.
As with any cryptocurrency, the value of BCH is subject to market volatility and regulatory changes. It is important for users to conduct their own research and consider the risks before engaging with BCH. This page provides general information and does not constitute financial advice.
- Code
- BCH
- Symbol
- BCH
- Current rate
- USD / BCH
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Bitcoin Cash was created in August 2017 as a fork of Bitcoin.
- Official name
- Bitcoin Cash
- Legal tender status
- Not legal tender
- Decimal places
- 8
- Minor unit
- satoshi · 1 BCH = 100000000 satoshi
- Issuing authority
- Decentralized network
- Exchange-rate regime
- Free-floating
Also known as
BCH · Bitcoin Cash
Practical notes
- Bitcoin Cash is a cryptocurrency that operates on a decentralized network.
- It is not issued by any central bank or government.
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Bitcoin Cash questions
What is the BCH exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/BCH. It can change throughout the day.
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