Bitcoin Halving Countdown
Every 210,000 blocks, miners earn half as much new Bitcoin. Track the countdown to the next cut.
Every halving since genesis
| # | Date | Block | Reward | BTC Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 28, 2012 | 210,000 | ₿50 → ₿25 | ~$12 |
| 2 | Jul 9, 2016 | 420,000 | ₿25 → ₿12.5 | ~$650 |
| 3 | May 11, 2020 | 630,000 | ₿12.5 → ₿6.25 | ~$8,600 |
| 4 | Apr 19, 2024 | 840,000 | ₿6.25 → ₿3.125 | ~$64,000 |
| 5 | ~2028 | 1,050,000 | ₿3.125 → ₿1.5625 | ? |
Scarcity by design
FAQ
Every 210,000 blocks (roughly four years), the Bitcoin protocol cuts the mining reward in half. That schedule is how Bitcoin enforces its 21 million coin cap. Fewer new coins enter circulation after each halving.
Block 1,050,000, estimated around early 2028. The exact date shifts because blocks arrive roughly every 10 minutes on average, and that pace changes with network hash rate and difficulty adjustments.
After each of the four previous halvings, Bitcoin's price rose significantly within 12–18 months. Fewer new coins reaching the market eases the constant sell pressure from miners. That said, past halvings do not guarantee the same outcome next time.
About 28 more after the 2028 event. The reward keeps halving until it hits zero. The last satoshi should be mined around the year 2140. From that point on, miners collect only transaction fees.