Is Bitcoin Cash the same as Bitcoin?

No, BCH is a separate cryptocurrency that forked from Bitcoin in 2017, with larger blocks and lower fees.

How many confirmations does BCH need on Stake?

Stake requires only 2 BCH confirmations, which typically takes around 10-20 minutes.

Yes, Bitcoin Cash fees are typically just a few cents due to its larger block size.

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Min. Deposit

$10

Confirmations

2 confirmations

Est. Time

~10 min

Fees

$0 (network fees only)

Follow these steps to deposit BCH into your Stake.com account.

Open Stake Wallet and choose Bitcoin Cash (BCH).

Copy your BCH deposit address (CashAddr format starting with q or bitcoincash:).

Send BCH from your exchange or wallet to the copied address.

BCH credits after just 2 confirmations (~10-20 minutes).

Use code

RAKER

BTC and BCH are separate blockchains. Contact Stake support immediately with your tx hash.

Use the address exactly as provided by Stake. Most modern wallets auto-detect the format.

Last updated 2026-02-24