Bitcoin Cash Price

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BCH price in euros and dollars

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Note: the price may differ by a few cents from the BCH rate shown at the top of the page. This is because two different data suppliers are used.

The history of the Bitcoin Cash price

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) was born out of a fundamental disagreement within the Bitcoin community. One group of miners and developers felt that Bitcoin’s limited block size was holding back scalability, and pushed for larger transaction blocks on the blockchain. The opposing camp wanted to preserve Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision unchanged. The dispute was resolved on August 1, 2017 with a hard fork: the blockchain split into two, and two separate coins began trading. Anyone who held Bitcoin at the time of the split automatically received an equal amount of Bitcoin Cash. The key technical difference lies in block size: BCH supports significantly more transactions per block than BTC, making it faster and cheaper to use for everyday payments.

Bitcoin Cash launched its first listing at €375. Since then, hard forks have become common in the crypto world, but none have come close to BCH in terms of sustained market presence and price.

In 2018, disagreement within the BCH community itself led to yet another hard fork. This time the split produced Bitcoin ABC (the coin we know today as Bitcoin Cash) and Bitcoin SV, associated with Craig Wright.

The price broadly followed Bitcoin’s trajectory through the 2017 bull run and the 2018 bear market. 2019 saw gradual stabilization, and 2020 brought renewed momentum.

2021

In 2021, Bitcoin Cash rose sharply alongside the broader crypto market. BCH hit a peak of around $1,636 in May 2021, its highest level in years, before giving back most of those gains by June. A partial recovery brought the price back to around $700 later in the year. The year closed at approximately $430.

2022

2022 was a difficult year for Bitcoin Cash and the crypto market as a whole. The year opened at around $370. The collapse of the Terra (LUNA) ecosystem in May triggered a broad market crash, pushing BCH to a low of around $95 in June. The FTX bankruptcy in November added further pressure. By the end of the year, BCH had fallen to approximately $108, a decline of over 70%.

2023

Bitcoin Cash recovered steadily in 2023. The year opened around $97. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in March drew renewed attention to decentralized alternatives, briefly lifting sentiment across the crypto market. The growing anticipation of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals in the US sustained momentum through the second half of the year. Bitcoin Cash closed 2023 at $259, a gain of over 167%, although the price action remained relatively calm compared to previous bull cycles.

2024

2024 was a strong recovery year for Bitcoin Cash, with a total annual gain of over 67%. The approval of the first spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US on January 10 provided a powerful catalyst for the entire sector. In the months that followed, BCH reached a yearly high of $718, its best level in several years.

After this early peak, a correction followed in the spring. The summer months were relatively quiet. The Bitcoin halving in April added background momentum. The most significant event came in November, when Donald Trump’s election victory triggered an explosive rally across crypto. BCH climbed to $650 in the post-election surge and the year closed at approximately $435.

2025

2025 was a year of sharp contrasts for Bitcoin Cash. The price opened at $435 and reached a yearly high of $650 in January, driven by ongoing optimism around institutional adoption and a broadly positive crypto market. February and March brought a significant correction as the Trump administration’s new trade tariff measures triggered a sell-off in risk assets. BCH fell to a yearly low of around $249 in April.

From May onward, the market recovered. The signing of the GENIUS Act in the US in July, the first major stablecoin legislation, gave the broader crypto market additional momentum. BCH climbed steadily through the summer, approaching its January high again in the second half of the year. The year ended at $599, a gain of over 37% on the year.

2026

The year began on a mixed note. Bitcoin Cash opened 2026 at $599, briefly climbed to $669 but then sold off sharply, closing January at $468, a decline of roughly 22% from the December close.

February was more difficult. A large-scale leveraged position unwind hit the broader crypto market in early February, with BCH falling below $400. A geopolitical escalation in the Middle East at the end of the month added further selling pressure. February closed around $380.

In March, a gradual recovery is underway. Bitcoin Cash has climbed back toward the $470 range from its February lows, though macroeconomic uncertainty and the ongoing geopolitical situation continue to limit the upside. The month is still in progress.

• January: BCH opened at $599, reached a high of $669, then sold off to close at $468, a decline of roughly 22%.
• February: A sharp correction driven by broad crypto market deleveraging, compounded by geopolitical tensions at the month’s end. BCH closed around $380.
• March: A recovery is taking shape, with BCH climbing back toward $470. The month is not yet complete.

Bitcoin Cash historical prices

In the table below, you can see the historic Bitcoin Cash prices in euros for the past week.

How is the Bitcoin Cash price established?

The Bitcoin Cash price is determined by the balance between buyers and sellers on the market. If demand exceeds supply, the price rises. If more people want to sell than buy, the price falls. This mechanism applies equally to cryptocurrencies, stocks and commodities.

Buyers and sellers are in turn influenced by a range of factors: news events, regulatory decisions, technical developments and broader market sentiment. Fear pushes people to sell; positive developments encourage new buyers to enter. Statements from major institutional investors, central bankers or government officials can move the price significantly in either direction.

The BCH price shown on this website is an average across all major exchanges, which is why the rate may differ slightly from what you see on a specific platform. In practice, the difference is generally small.

The most recent BCH halving took place in April 2024, reducing the block reward by half. The next halving is expected around 2028. Historically, halvings have supported prices by reducing the pace of new coin issuance while demand remains stable or grows.

Bitcoin Cash price prediction

No one can predict the price of Bitcoin Cash with certainty, and any forecast is ultimately just that: a forecast. The crypto market has repeatedly shown that unexpected events can override even the most carefully constructed analysis.

What has changed structurally in recent years is the depth of institutional involvement in the broader market. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US in January 2024 opened the market to a much wider class of investors. The establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve by the US government in 2025 and the signing of the GENIUS Act have reinforced the legitimacy of the sector as a whole. A rising tide in crypto generally lifts all assets, including Bitcoin Cash.

Whether BCH specifically benefits over time depends on whether it maintains its role as a fast and low-cost payment network in an increasingly competitive landscape. Bitcoin Cash can handle significantly more transactions per block than Bitcoin, which keeps fees low and settlement fast. This practical utility has helped it maintain a consistent position in global merchant adoption rankings.

One thing that is certain is that the Bitcoin Cash price will remain volatile. The value can rise or fall quickly. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Never invest more than you can afford to lose.

What do you need to take into account with the Bitcoin Cash price?

Like all cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin Cash is not a defensive investment product. The market is still relatively small compared to traditional asset classes, which means large players can move the price significantly. When a major holder decides to sell, the BCH rate can drop quickly. When institutional money enters, the opposite can happen just as fast.

If you are comfortable managing volatility and understand the risks involved, crypto markets offer activity and potential returns that traditional markets rarely match. If you prefer stable, predictable investments, crypto may not be the right choice for you.

As always: never invest more money than you are willing to lose.

How to invest in Bitcoin Cash?

In our knowledge base and in the menus at the top of our pages you will find a lot of information to help you make a well-informed decision before you start investing.

We suggest starting with our page explaining where to buy Bitcoin Cash. Take the time to compare the different platforms, understand the associated fees and risks, and make a choice that fits your situation.