What sets crypto withdrawal speed
Cashout speed is not only on-chain settlement. Operators may add review, batch payouts, or KYC gates. Network notes below are separate from the cashout times on operator cards.
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On-chain notes by network
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Base
typically under a minute on-chain; operator processing may add time
block 2s · confirmations 1
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Bitcoin
typically 10-60 minutes depending on fee rate
block 600s · confirmations 1
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Bitcoin Lightning
near-instant when channels and liquidity allow
block 1s · confirmations 0
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Ethereum
typically minutes; congested periods cost more
block 12s · confirmations 12
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Solana
typically seconds to a minute
block 0.4s · confirmations 1
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USDT (ERC-20)
typically minutes once included; gas spikes can delay
block 12s · confirmations 12
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USDT (TRC-20)
typically minutes
block 3s · confirmations 1
Intent cluster: fast withdrawal.
