When you buy or send Bitcoin through 1Bitcoin.ca, you may wonder:
“Did the payment go through?”
“How long until it’s confirmed?”
“Is the transaction stuck?”
Because Bitcoin is a public blockchain, you can verify everything yourself. Here’s how to track your transaction safely and confidently — no middlemen, no guesswork.
🔍 What Does “Verifying a Transaction” Mean?
It means checking the Bitcoin blockchain to confirm:
- The transaction was broadcast to the network
- It was included in a block (confirmed)
- The amount and recipient address match what you expect
Whether you’re the sender or the receiver, verification ensures transparency and peace of mind.
🛠️ What You’ll Need
One of the following is enough:
- Transaction ID (TXID)
- Example: b6f6991d2a54a3bd53c8f90ccdc1b1e9a2f4e7d4e7a0fdd23a43a6ed8b5c4c12
- Your Bitcoin address
- Example: bc1qxy2kgdygjrsqtzq2n0yrf2493p83kkfjhx0wlh
You can find the TXID in your wallet (e.g., BlueWallet, Trezor Suite) or the 1Bitcoin.ca order confirmation.
🗺️ Step 1: Use a Blockchain Explorer
A blockchain explorer is like a search engine for Bitcoin transactions.
| Explorer | Features | Website |
| Blockstream.info | Open-source, fast, reliable | blockstream.info |
| Mempool.space | Real-time fee tracking | mempool.space |
| Blockchain.com | Easy for beginners | blockchain.com |
1Bitcoin.ca recommends: Blockstream.info or Mempool.space
👨💻 Step 2: Search by TXID or Address
- Paste your TXID in the explorer’s search bar → See the exact transaction.
- Paste your Bitcoin address → View recent transactions to/from that address.
Tip: TXID is the most accurate way to track a single transaction.
📄 Step 3: Read the Transaction Details
Key fields to understand:
✅ Status:
- Unconfirmed = Waiting in mempool
- Confirmed = In a block, permanent
⏰ Confirmations:
- 0 = Unconfirmed
- 1 = Confirmed once
- 3+ = Considered safe for most uses
- 6+ = Final for large transfers
📅 Timestamp:
When it was sent and confirmed.
📥 From / To:
Shows sending and receiving addresses.
💸 Amount:
Total Bitcoin sent.
⚠️ Fee:
Fee paid to miners to process the transaction.
⛏ Step 4: Confirm It’s Final
| Confirmations | Status | What It Means |
| 0 | In mempool | Could be dropped or delayed |
| 1–2 | Pending | Usually fine for small amounts |
| 3–5 | Secure | Good for most use cases |
| 6+ | Final | Nearly impossible to reverse |
Low-fee transactions may take longer to confirm, especially during high network traffic.
❗ Red Flags to Watch For
🚩 Unconfirmed Too Long
- May have used too low of a fee
- May eventually be dropped
🚩 Wrong Address
- Always double-check before sending
- Watch out for clipboard hijackers (malware that changes the address)
🚩 Fake Screenshots
- Scammers forge wallet screenshots
- Always verify on-chain using a blockchain explorer
🧠 Pro Tips
- Bookmark official explorers (blockstream.info, mempool.space)
- Only trust real blockchain data, not images or messages
- Use wallets that show TXID & confirmation status
- Choose wallets with Replace-by-Fee (RBF) to boost stuck transactions
🔗 Quick Links
| Action | Link |
| Track a transaction | blockstream.info |
| Check network traffic | mempool.space |
| Bitcoin confirmation info | Bitcoin Wiki |
📅 What’s Next?
Once you’re confident verifying Bitcoin transactions, consider learning:
- How to use fee estimators before sending
- What RBF and CPFP are
- How to rebroadcast stuck transactions
- How to verify Lightning Network payments
🚪 Final Reminder from 1Bitcoin.ca
- We will never send you a TXID or address by text, social media, or messaging apps
- You will only receive transaction details in your dashboard or via official @1bitcoin.ca emails
- If you’re unsure about a transaction, email help@1bitcoin.ca or use your dashboard chat
🤔 Final Thought
Bitcoin gives you full control — but also full responsibility.
Learning to verify your own transactions helps you:
- Avoid scams
- Confirm payments independently
- Gain confidence using Bitcoin
Don’t trust. Verify.
Especially with your hard-earned Bitcoin.
Disclaimer: 1Bitcoin.ca does not endorse any third-party tools or services mentioned above. Use them at your own discretion and always do your own research.
