Cryptocurrency transactions witnessed a dramatic surge in network fees during 2023, fundamentally impacting users of leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The escalating network costs spurred a noticeable shift towards more economically viable digital currencies, culminating in a remarkable upswing in the utilization of Litecoin for transactions.
Cryptocurrency Preference Breakdown
BitPay, a prominent crypto payment application and among the largest cryptocurrency payment service providers, disclosed pivotal data that emphasized a burgeoning inclination towards Litecoin. In the final month of 2023, Litecoin showcased a transaction share of 38.25% on the BitPay platform, outstripping Bitcoin's 23.24% and Ethereum's 10.45%. This trend for Litecoin commenced in November 2023, commanding a 34.52% transaction share, surpassing Bitcoin's 30.55%.
BitPay’s Significance in the Cryptocurrency Payments Sphere
BitPay's role in facilitating cryptocurrency payments is underscored by its handling of 390,401 crypto transactions in the past six months. Merely in December, BitPay processed 51,896 cryptocurrency transactions, with Litecoin transactions constituting 19,850 of the total.
