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Bitcoin vs Ethereum (ETH): which to accept

We compare Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) from the point of view of a business taking payments: what the customer pays, how fast money arrives and which audience prefers what. You can accept both and let the customer choose on the checkout page.

Comparison

BitcoinEthereum (ETH)
NetworkBitcoinEthereum
Network coinsBTCETH, USDT, USDC
Network feeabove averageabove average
Speedslower, depends on network loadmedium
Pricefloating pricefloating price
Address format1… / 3… / bc1…0x… (42)
Walletsany BTC wallet, exchangesMetaMask, Ledger, exchanges
AudienceBTC holdersETH holders, Web3

Verdict

  • Speed: Ethereum (ETH) wins. Transfers confirm quickly, so the customer does not wait on the checkout page.
  • Popularity: Bitcoin wins. One of the coins buyers know best, which means fewer abandoned payments.
  • On the other criteria the two are comparable.

Bitcoin is still the main cryptocurrency for many customers. Moonvex issues a new address for each payment, locks the rate and notifies you when the funds are credited.

Accept native ETH and ERC-20 tokens from one dashboard: the rate is locked, an address is issued per payment, and the status arrives via webhook.

Which is better for your use case

Online storeBitcoin is better · 33% / 25%Telegram botEthereum (ETH) is better · 0% / 17%Online schoolBitcoin is better · 60% / 40%SaaS and subscriptionsEqual · 25% / 25%Hosting and VPNBitcoin is better · 40% / 20%Games and donationsEthereum (ETH) is better · 0% / 25%Digital goodsEthereum (ETH) is better · 0% / 20%Freelancers and agenciesBitcoin is better · 60% / 50%B2B invoicesEqual · 50% / 50%Paid channels and clubsEqual · 0% / 0%

FAQ

Which is cheaper for the customer, Bitcoin or Ethereum (ETH)?

Network fees are comparable; the exact amount depends on network load at the time of transfer.

Which is faster, Bitcoin or Ethereum (ETH)?

Ethereum (ETH) confirms faster. Moonvex credits a payment once two independent node providers confirm it.

Can I accept Bitcoin and Ethereum (ETH) at the same time?

Yes. Enable both: the customer picks one on the checkout page, and all payments land on one project balance.

See also

USDT TRC-20 / BitcoinUSDT TRC-20 / Ethereum (ETH)USDT BEP-20 / BitcoinUSDT BEP-20 / Ethereum (ETH)USDT ERC-20 / BitcoinUSDT ERC-20 / Ethereum (ETH)USDT on TON / BitcoinUSDT on TON / Ethereum (ETH)

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