Is it possible to cancel a Bitcoin transaction if it hasn't been confirmed yet?

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• Haagensen HagenJul 07, 2020 · 5 years ago
  Unfortunately, once a Bitcoin transaction is broadcasted to the network, it cannot be canceled or reversed. The transaction will eventually either be confirmed and added to the blockchain or be dropped if it fails to get confirmed within a certain time frame. It is important to double-check all transaction details before sending Bitcoins to avoid any potential issues.
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• Julio Cesar Cabrera RomeroAug 30, 2025 · 2 months ago
  No, you cannot cancel a Bitcoin transaction that hasn't been confirmed yet. Once a transaction is initiated, it is sent to the Bitcoin network for verification and confirmation. Miners on the network work to validate and include transactions in the blockchain. Until a transaction is confirmed, it remains in the mempool, waiting for miners to pick it up. If the transaction doesn't get confirmed within a reasonable time, it will eventually be dropped from the mempool.
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• Sherman WieseApr 16, 2022 · 4 years ago
  As an expert in the field, I can confirm that it is not possible to cancel a Bitcoin transaction once it has been broadcasted to the network. This is because Bitcoin transactions are designed to be irreversible, ensuring the security and immutability of the blockchain. However, if you are using the BYDFi exchange, they have a feature called 'transaction acceleration' that can help speed up the confirmation process for your Bitcoin transactions. It's worth checking out if you're in a hurry to get your transaction confirmed.
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