Bitcoin's Microtransaction Boom: Almost 80% of Transactions Now Under $100

Bitcoin's network has seen a resurgence in microtransactions, driven by renewed activity from Bitcoin Ordinals, Runes, and inscriptions. According to CryptoQuant data, almost 80% of all Bitcoin transactions are now worth less than 0.01 BTC.

This increase in smaller transfers has pushed daily transaction numbers close to levels last seen during previous periods of heavy network use. Transactions per block have also climbed, indicating that block space is becoming more competitive, even without a major move in Bitcoin price.

The renewed activity has affected the Bitcoin mempool, with pending transactions awaiting confirmation reaching their highest level since early 2025. As more users compete for limited block space, transaction fees can rise as people pay more to have their transfers processed faster.