Cryptocurrency Q&A Are Ethereum transfers instant?

Are Ethereum transfers instant?

Elena Elena Tue Feb 04 2025 | 5 answers 1337
I am wondering if Ethereum transfers are instant. I know that some cryptocurrency transactions can take time to process, but I am not sure about Ethereum specifically. Are Ethereum transfers instant?

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CoinMaster CoinMaster Thu Feb 06 2025
The transaction time on Ethereum varies significantly.

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KimchiChic KimchiChic Wed Feb 05 2025
Additionally, the gas fee paid by the transaction initiator also plays a role. Higher gas fees can prioritize transactions, potentially reducing wait times.

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SilenceSolitude SilenceSolitude Wed Feb 05 2025
This can range anywhere from 13 seconds to as long as 5 minutes.

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Carolina Carolina Wed Feb 05 2025
The primary factor influencing this variance is the congestion level of the network at the time of the transaction.

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Eleonora Eleonora Wed Feb 05 2025
During peak times, when the network is highly utilized, transactions may take longer to process due to the increased demand.

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