A couple of weeks ago, we suspended bitcoin cash trading because of a pending hard fork.

As of today, bitcoin cash has been reactivated and once again can be deposited, withdrawn, and traded in an Abra wallet.

You might remember that most exchanges and wallets put some kind of restrictions on trading bitcoin cash during the hard fork because it wasn’t immediately obvious which chain would become dominant (either the Bitcoin Cash ABC or Bitcoin SV).

After a couple of weeks of monitoring the post-fork hashing, it is becoming clear that Bitcoin Cash ABC is the dominant chain.

That’s why we have decided to follow the Bitcoin Cash ABC. Most Abra wallet users won’t have to take any action to resume depositing, withdrawing, or trading bitcoin cash just like before the fork.

What you need to know about the bitcoin cash in your Abra wallet

BCH ABC: Abra is following the Bitcoin Cash ABC chain. Symbol: We have no immediate plans to update the bitcoin cash symbol in the Abra app, wallet, or on the website. Everywhere that you see BCH, it should be understood as Bitcoin Cash ABC. Other chains: We are not supporting Bitcoin SV (BSV) right now, but we will continue to monitor the outcome of the fork and we may consider supporting it in the future. Confirmations: In an effort to add a layer of protection, Abra will require 15 BCH block confirmations before completing transactions. This will take about 2.5 hours. Bitcoin SV Tool: We are developing a tool that will allow Abra app users to split out their BSV coins. We will share more information on timelines and availability soon. Replay protection: We published a guide on how bitcoin cash holders interested in adding replay protection can add it to their wallets by using third-party tools Please note that this process will happen outside of Abra, so there are risks associated.*

We will keep you updated with new information about bitcoin cash. If you have any additional questions regarding the bitcoin cash hard fork process, check out this support article or please reach out to support@abra.com.

*Third-Party BCH Replay Protection Disclaimer

The links to third-party BCH Replay Protection Tools (the “Tools”) made available by Abra are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied and such software is to be used at your own risk.

The use of the third-party software links on this website is done at your own discretion and risk and with agreement that you will be solely responsible for any damage to your computer system or loss of data that results from such activities. You are solely responsible for adequate protection and backup of the data and equipment used in connection with any of the software linked to this website, and Abra will not be liable for any damages that you may suffer in connection with downloading, installing, using, modifying or distributing such software. No advice or information, whether oral or written, obtained by you from us or from this website shall create any warranty for the software.

Additionally, we make no warranty that:

The third-party software will meet your requirements.

The third-party software will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free.

The results from the use of the third-party software will be effective, accurate or reliable.

The quality of the third-party software will meet your expectations.

If errors or problems occur in connection with a download of the third-party software obtained from the links on this website, they will be corrected.

The links to third-party software and the related documentation made available on this website are subject to the following conditions: