Despite ongoing network congestion, Bitcoin’s average transaction fees have fallen to their lowest level in 12 months—suggesting that recent technical upgrades and evolving user behaviour are reshaping fee dynamics.
Technical Upgrades Ease Pressure on Fees
According to YCharts, average transaction fees stood at just $151.99 on June 29, 2025, down sharply from peaks over $184 a month ago—signalling greater efficiency across the network (source [1]).
User Behavior and Layer‑2 Adoption
BitInfoCharts shows a corresponding decline in average fee-per-transaction, now near $1.34—its lowest since mid-2024. Analysts attribute this to increased use of SegWit, Taproot, and Layer‑2 solutions like Lightning Network, reducing on-chain congestion (source [2]).
Network Throughput Still Strong
YCharts data confirms transaction volume remains robust (~339,000 transactions per day), even as total daily fees have dropped from ~$825k a year ago to around ~$455k now—indicating greater throughput at lower cost (source [4]).
Implications for Users and Adoption
The lower fee environment benefits both retail and institutional users, enabling cost-effective transfers and micropayments. It also reduces friction for Bitcoin as a medium of exchange—especially important as adoption expands globally.
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