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Transaction Problems
How to Speed Up a Crypto Transaction
Learn how speeding up a transaction works and when it is safer to wait.
Quick answer
What this usually means
Speeding up a transaction usually means replacing it with the same nonce and a higher network fee.
Common causes
Why it happens
- The transaction is pending because the fee is not competitive.
- The network is congested.
- The wallet fee estimate was too low.
- A time-sensitive swap or claim is waiting for confirmation.
Fix path
What to check first
- Confirm the transaction is still pending.
- Use the wallet's speed-up option.
- Review the new fee before signing.
- Wait for explorer confirmation.
- Avoid repeatedly speeding up unless necessary.
Safety note
Do not make the problem worse
- Speeding up costs extra gas.
- Do not speed up a transaction shown as already failed or confirmed.
- Never use an external support link to speed up a transaction.