Bitcoin Cash (BCH), a cryptocurrency resulting from the 2017 Bitcoin fork, gained rapid support from major exchanges and wallets globally. This guide explores platforms facilitating BCH transactions, trading pairs, and withdrawals post-fork.
Claiming Bitcoin Cash: Key Methods
1. Non-Custodial Wallets
Users with private keys on non-custodial platforms (e.g., Ledger, Trezor) could manually claim BCH by:
- Exporting private keys.
- Importing into BCH-compatible wallets like Bitcoin ABC or Jaxx.
2. Centralized Exchanges
Exchanges holding user private keys streamlined BCH allocation, crediting accounts automatically post-fork.
Exchange Support by Region
United States
| Exchange | BCH Support | Trading Pair |
|---|---|---|
| Kraken | ✅ Yes | ✅ BCH/BTC |
| Bitfinex | ✅ Yes | ✅ BCH/BTC |
| Gemini | ❌ No | ❌ None |
| GDAX | ❌ No | ❌ None |
| Bitstamp | ❌ No | ❌ None |
Kraken and Bitfinex credited BCH 1:1 based on BTC balances during the fork.
China
All major exchanges (OKCoin, Huobi, BTCChina) supported BCH withdrawals and listed BCH/BTC trading pairs, driving Asian market interest.
South Korea
- Bithumb & Korbit enabled BCH crediting (1:1 ratio).
- Planned BCH trading if demand surged.
Full List of Supported Platforms
Wallets
- Ledger Nano S
- Trezor
- Jaxx
- Coinomi
- Freewallet
Exchanges
- Bittrex
- QuadrigaCX
- QuoineEX
- Lykke
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FAQs
1. Can I still claim BCH from the 2017 fork?
Yes, if you held BTC during the fork and control private keys or used a supporting exchange.
2. Which wallets are safest for BCH?
Hardware wallets like Ledger Nano S or Trezor offer secure storage.
3. Why did some exchanges avoid BCH?
Exchanges like Gemini classified BCH as an "altcoin," delaying support for technical and security reasons.
Conclusion
Bitcoin Cash’s rapid adoption highlighted regional disparities in exchange support. While Asian markets embraced BCH early, U.S. exchanges like Gemini and GDAX remained cautious. Today, BCH remains tradable on major platforms, including OKX, ensuring liquidity for holders.