Bitcoin Cash (BCH) remains among the top 15 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, consolidating its position after the May 2025 network upgrade. Trading around $570, the asset continues to hold relevance in both the crypto market and the digital payments sector.
Technical advancements
The May 15 upgrade introduced two key CHIPs: VM Limits, which sets clear resource usage limits in the virtual machine, and BigInt, which adds support for high-precision integer calculations in Script. These changes enhance security, predictability, and smart contract capabilities without compromising the network’s core focus on fast, low-cost transactions.
Impact for developers
With BigInt, developers can build more sophisticated financial applications such as AMMs and complex payment systems, while VM Limits ensures stability and prevents resource overload. This incremental approach offers a predictable evolution path, reducing migration risks and preserving the simplicity that defines Bitcoin Cash.
Market position
Currently ranked 15th globally, BCH records daily trading volumes in the hundreds of millions of dollars and is listed on major exchanges. While facing competition from high-speed blockchains and layer-two solutions, its edge lies in reliability and a wide acceptance network among merchants and payment processors.
Challenges and opportunities
Risks include competition from new micropayment-focused blockchains and the potential to lose visibility during bull cycles dominated by trendier narratives. On the other hand, the latest upgrade paves the way for use cases such as escrows, installment payments, and loyalty programs powered by smart contracts, reinforcing BCH’s value proposition as a digital currency for everyday transactions.
With consistent technical progress and a strong foothold in the payments sector, Bitcoin Cash remains a relevant player in the crypto ecosystem and may benefit from the next wave of mass adoption.
source: CoinMarketCap, BCH.info, Bitcoin Cash Node
