Bitcoin Halving Countdown 2028
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Historical Halvings
| Halving | Date | Block | Price Before | Price 1yr After |
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| 1st | Nov 2012 | 210,000 | $12 | $1,000 |
| 2nd | Jul 2016 | 420,000 | $650 | $2,500 |
| 3rd | May 2020 | 630,000 | $8,500 | $55,000 |
| 4th | Apr 2024 | 840,000 | $64,000 | TBD |
| 5th | ~Apr 2028 | 1,050,000 | TBD | TBD |
Bitcoin halvings occur every 210,000 blocks (~4 years). Each halving cuts the block reward in half, reducing new supply. Historically, halvings have preceded significant price appreciation.
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Every 210,000 blocks (approximately every 4 years), the Bitcoin block reward is cut in half. This reduces the rate of new Bitcoin creation, increasing scarcity. Historically, halvings have preceded significant bull runs.
The next halving will reduce the block reward from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC per block.
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