Mempool Status
Real-time status of Bitcoin network's unconfirmed transaction pool
Network Status
Unconfirmed Transactions
Mempool Size
Minimum Fee
sat/vB
Total Fees
BTC
Estimated Wait Time by Fee
High Priority
~10 min (next block)
Good
~30 min (3 blocks)
Fair
~1 hour (6 blocks)
Economy
~24+ blocks
Unit: sat/vB (satoshi/virtual byte)
Fee Distribution by Range
What is the Mempool?
Concept
The Mempool (Memory Pool) is where unconfirmed transactions wait in the Bitcoin network before being included in a block. When a user sends Bitcoin, the transaction first enters the mempool and waits until a miner includes it in the next block.
Fees and Priority
Miners prioritize transactions with higher fees. The more congested the mempool, the higher the fee needed for faster processing. Conversely, when the mempool is empty, even minimum fees result in fast processing.
Congestion Levels
ClearUnder 20,000 unconfirmed TX. Fast processing with minimum fees.
Fair20,000–50,000 TX. Normal fees recommended.
Congested50,000–100,000 TX. High fees required.
Very CongestedOver 100,000 TX. Fees spike, wait times increase.
Tip: For non-urgent transfers, sending when congestion is "Clear" can save significant fees.
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