Bitcoin transaction fees jumped sharply over the weekend, with average fees exceeding $15 for the first time in months. Analysts point to a sudden spike in on-chain activity, likely driven by renewed interest in BRC-20 tokens and inscription-based assets.
As shown by mempool.space, congestion peaked on Sunday with over 300,000 unconfirmed transactions. In response, users increased their fees to prioritize transfers, pushing the average cost per transaction significantly higher.
Some observers also speculate that new ordinal projects may have contributed to the network load. While the Bitcoin base layer remains secure, events like this highlight ongoing challenges in scalability and usability for everyday transactions.
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