How do I expedite a Bitcoin transaction?

One common reason for a transaction to get stuck is setting a custom fee that is too low. When the fee is insufficient, the transaction may not be prioritized by miners, leading to delays.

Accelerating a stuck Bitcoin transaction can be achieved through specific methods.

Another factor that can cause transactions to get stuck is a sudden spike in network fees. During periods of high demand, network fees can increase rapidly, making it difficult for transactions with lower fees to be processed.

If your transaction is stuck, one method to accelerate it is by using the replace-by-fee (RBF) feature. This allows you to replace the original transaction with a new one that has a higher fee, making it more attractive to miners.

Another method is the child-pays-for-parent (CPFP) transaction. In this scenario, you create a new transaction that spends the outputs of the stuck transaction and includes a higher fee. This encourages miners to include the original stuck transaction in a block to collect the higher fee from the CPFP transaction.