Bitcoin Halving Countdown
The Bitcoin block reward halves every 210,000 blocks, roughly every four years. At the next halving the reward drops from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC per block, cutting the flow of new supply in half. See the live Bitcoin price or check what BTC was worth at past halvings.
All Bitcoin halvings
| # | Block | Date | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 210,000 | 2012-11-28 | 50 โ 25 BTC |
| #2 | 420,000 | 2016-07-09 | 25 โ 12.5 BTC |
| #3 | 630,000 | 2020-05-11 | 12.5 โ 6.25 BTC |
| #4 | 840,000 | 2024-04-20 | 6.25 โ 3.125 BTC |
| #5 | 1,050,000 | ~April 13, 2028 | 3.125 โ 1.5625 BTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the next Bitcoin halving?
The next Bitcoin halving is expected around April 13, 2028, at block 1,050,000. Based on the current block height of 959,496, there are about 90,504 blocks to go. The exact date moves slightly because block times vary.
What is a Bitcoin halving?
Every 210,000 blocks (roughly four years), the reward miners receive for adding a block to the Bitcoin blockchain is cut in half. This slows the creation of new bitcoin and caps total supply at 21 million. The next halving will cut the reward from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC per block.
Does the halving affect the Bitcoin price?
Halvings reduce the rate of new supply, and historically each one has been followed by significant price moves, though past performance never guarantees future results. Many factors drive price, so treat the halving as one input among many rather than a prediction.