How can I find out the status / when I will receive it??!? I was told that the "slowdown" is due to
Use Blockchair Insert your address or transaction hash to use and trace your transaction. There will be an estimated block confirmation time and your number on the waiting list. The time might not be accurate; it all depends on how fast the transaction will be after that time.
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higher transfer fees. Will these fees ever lower, and are BTC worth the investment still??!? (Layman Terms Please).
Yes, I hope and believe the transaction fee will later be reduced, for it's already far better than it was a week ago, so it's just a matter of time before we can completely start experiencing the same old fee price.
Yes, Bitcoin is still worth investing in; it all depends on what you see in an asset before you choose it as an investment option. A high transaction fee should not be a hindrance to your decision concerning whether to invest in Bitcoin or not.