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Pending Transaction Guide

What Is a Pending Transaction?​

A pending transaction is a blockchain transaction that has been broadcast to the network but not yet confirmed by miners or validators. During this time, the transaction is in a waiting queue (mempool).

Why Is My Transaction Still Pending?​

Possible reasons:

  • Network congestion — too many transactions competing for block space.
  • Low gas fee — miners prioritize transactions with higher fees.
  • Validator delays — some networks have variable block times.
  • RPC instability — temporary node issues may delay status updates.

How Long Does Confirmation Take?​

Typical confirmation times under normal network conditions:

  • Ethereum: a few seconds to several minutes
  • BNB Chain: usually within seconds
  • Bitcoin: 10 to 60 minutes (1 block = ~10 minutes)
  • Solana: usually within seconds
  • Polygon / Arbitrum / Base: usually within seconds

How to Check Transaction Status​

  1. Open transaction history in FxWallet.
  2. Select the pending transaction.
  3. Copy the transaction hash (TXID).
  4. Open a blockchain explorer and paste the TXID to check status.

Supported Blockchain Explorers​

  • Etherscan (Ethereum)
  • BscScan (BNB Chain)
  • Arbiscan (Arbitrum)
  • Basescan (Base)
  • Solscan (Solana)
  • Polygonscan (Polygon)

What to Do If a Transaction Is Stuck​

  • Wait — most pending transactions confirm within a few hours.
  • Speed up — if the option is available, increase the gas fee to prioritize your transaction.
  • Contact support — if the transaction remains pending for an unusually long time, contact FxWallet support with your TXID.