Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a cryptocurrency that grew out of Bitcoin’s early scaling debates, with a focus on enabling faster, lower-cost on-chain transactions. In this guide, we explain what BCH is, why people buy it and how to purchase Bitcoin Cash in the US using the Crypto.com App.
Bitcoin Cash is a decentralized cryptocurrency network that uses a public blockchain to record transactions. It was created in 2017 as a fork of Bitcoin, with changes aimed at increasing transaction capacity on the base layer.
In short, it was built to keep on-chain payments practical by allowing more transactions per block. Like Bitcoin, it uses Proof of Work (PoW), where miners compete to add blocks and validate transactions.
BCH is the native cryptocurrency of the Bitcoin Cash network. People use BCH to send and receive value, and it can also be held like other digital assets. As with any crypto asset, availability, fees and the user experience can vary by platform, region and network conditions.
People buy Bitcoin Cash for different reasons, depending on what they want from a crypto asset and how they plan to use it. Common reasons include interest in its payments focus and its approach to on-chain scaling.
Here are a few factors readers often consider:
You can buy BCH directly through the Crypto.com App. It supports 400+ cryptocurrencies and multiple funding options.
Start by choosing a platform that supports BCH in the US and provides clear information about fees, features and account requirements.
You can explore options like:
Services, features and availability can vary by region and product.
Create an account using your email address and set a strong password. Many platforms also offer security features like two-factor authentication (2FA).
To meet regulatory requirements, identity verification is typically required. This usually involves uploading a government-issued ID and completing additional checks depending on your profile and region.
Before buying BCH, add funds using the methods available to you in the US. Depending on the platform, options may include:
Processing times, limits and fees can vary by payment method and may change over time.
Once your account is funded, the basic purchase flow is:
After buying BCH, decide how you want to store it based on your preferences and how you plan to use it.
Before buying BCH, check the practical details that can affect your experience: Whether the platform supports BCH deposits and withdrawals, what limits apply, and how fees and spreads are shown in the order preview.
If you plan to transfer BCH, confirm the receiving wallet supports Bitcoin Cash and that you’re using the correct address format.
It also helps to zoom out. In the broader crypto landscape, BCH often moves alongside overall market sentiment – especially shifts in Bitcoin’s price, liquidity conditions and major regulatory or macro news. This means BCH’s price and trading activity can change quickly, even when there’s no BCH-specific update.
Finally, decide how you want to manage access: Keeping BCH in a platform wallet for convenience versus using a self-custody wallet where you’re responsible for backups and recovery.
If you’re new to BCH or crypto generally, here are a few educational best practices:
The Crypto.com App makes it easy to automate your approach through recurring buys and diversify using Crypto Baskets.
BCH’s price can be influenced by a mix of BCH-specific factors and broader crypto market dynamics. At the market level, crypto prices are often sensitive to liquidity conditions, risk appetite and shifts in broader financial sentiment.
On the BCH-specific side, network development and upgrades can matter because they can change what the chain can support and how developers build on it.
It can also help to separate price drivers from practical drivers. Even if the price moves with the broader market, day-to-day usability can still be affected by fees, confirmation times, exchange liquidity, and whether BCH deposits and withdrawals are supported in your region.
Because these inputs can shift quickly, any outlook is uncertain – it’s usually more useful to track the categories of change (market conditions, regulation and network development) than to rely on a single forecast.
What does Bitcoin Cash (BCH) do?
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is used to send and receive value on a public blockchain. It’s designed for peer-to-peer payments, with an on-chain approach aimed at supporting practical transactions.
Can I buy BCH with USD in the US?
Yes, you can buy BCH directly in the Crypto.com App using bank transfers, credit or debit cards or mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
How do I store BCH?
You can keep BCH in an app-based (hot) wallet for easier access, or move it to a self-custody wallet or hardware wallet for offline storage. Each option involves convenience vs responsibility tradeoffs.
How much does BCH cost to buy?
BCH pricing changes constantly with market activity and liquidity. Most platforms show a live price plus an order preview with estimated amounts, fees and spreads before you confirm.
Is Bitcoin Cash the same as Bitcoin?
No, Bitcoin Cash/BCH and Bitcoin/BTC are separate networks and assets. Bitcoin Cash was created in 2017 from a Bitcoin fork and follows different network rules and upgrade paths.
Can I send BCH to a Bitcoin (BTC) address?
Generally, no. BCH and BTC use different networks. Always confirm the receiving wallet supports Bitcoin Cash and double-check the address format before sending, since transfers can be irreversible.
* Other transaction fees and spread may apply.
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