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Bitcoin Transaction Fees Plummet after Record High during BTC Halving Event 2024
Bitcoin transaction fees reached an all-time peak on April 20, coinciding with the BTC halving event 2024 and now declined substantially on April 21. According to the data from YCharts, the average fee per transaction plunged from an all-time high of $128.45 down to a more reasonable $34.80.
The initial surge in transactions seems connected to the release of Runes protocol, created by Casey Rodarmor. Runes is similar to Ethereum’s ERC-20 tokens. Its launch triggered a frenzy of activity as users rushed to make rune-based meme coins. However, this sudden surge in activity congested the network, causing transaction fees to skyrocket.
Bitcoin Transaction Fees See $81 Million Spike
The Bitcoin network experienced a significant surge in total transaction fees, reflecting a notable trend. According to data from YCharts, the fees skyrocketed from
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