The Next Bitcoin Halving
Block Progress to Next Halving
⚡ What Is the Bitcoin Halving?
Every 210,000 blocks (approximately every 4 years), the reward Bitcoin miners receive for each new block is cut in half. This reduces the rate at which new Bitcoins are created — making Bitcoin structurally scarcer than gold.
Inflation Comparison
📜 Halving History — What Happened AFTER Each Halving?
| # | Date | Block | Reward | Price | 6 Months | 1 Year | 18 Months | 1Y Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Halving | Nov 2012 | 210,000 | 50→25 | $12 | $130 | $1,017 | $580 | +8,131% 🚀 |
| 2nd Halving | Jul 2016 | 420,000 | 25→12.5 | $650 | $998 | $2,526 | $13,860 | +288% 🚀 |
| 3rd Halving | May 2020 | 630,000 | 12.5→6.25 | $8,821 | $18,700 | $56,704 | $37,800 | +543% 🚀 |
| 4th Halving (Latest) | Apr 2024 | 840,000 | 6.25→3.125 | $63,800 | $67,500 | $74,756 * | — | +17% |
| 5th Halving (Next) | ~Apr 2028 | 1,050,000 | 3.125→1.5625 | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| * Live value (current BTC price) · Avg 1-year return (halvings 1–3): +2,987% | ||||||||
📈 The Halving Cycle Pattern
Historically, every Bitcoin halving follows the same 4-phase pattern. The biggest gains always came 12–18 months after the halving — not at the event itself.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Bitcoin Halving
When is the next Bitcoin halving?
The next Bitcoin halving is estimated to occur in April 2028, when block 1,050,000 is mined. The exact date depends on the average block time (~10 minutes per block). Currently 729 days remaining.
What happens during a Bitcoin halving?
The reward miners receive for each new block is cut in half — from the current 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC per block. This reduces the daily creation of new Bitcoin by 50% and lowers the inflation rate.
Does Bitcoin go up after the halving?
Historically, Bitcoin has risen significantly after every halving. The average 1-year return after the first three halvings is +2,987%. However, past performance is no guarantee of future results.
How many Bitcoin halvings will there be?
A total of 32 halvings until approximately 2140, when the last Bitcoin is mined. Four halvings have occurred so far — 28 remain.
What happens when all Bitcoins are mined?
After the last Bitcoin (~2140), miners will only earn transaction fees as incentive. By then, 32 halvings will have reduced the block reward to practically zero.