Live Bitcoin Halving Countdown
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Bitcoin Halving
Countdown 2028
Live countdown to the next Bitcoin halving at block #1,050,000 — estimated April 2028.
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Current Est. Block Height
887,000+
Target Halving Block
1,050,000
Current Block Reward
3.125 BTC
Post-Halving Reward
1.5625 BTC
Halving History
Nov 28, 2012 — Block #210,000
BTC price: 2.35 · Reward: 50 → 25 BTC
Jul 9, 2016 — Block #420,000
BTC price: 50.63 · Reward: 25 → 12.5 BTC
May 11, 2020 — Block #630,000
BTC price: ,601.80 · Reward: 12.5 → 6.25 BTC
Apr 19, 2024 — Block #840,000
BTC price: 3,800 · Reward: 6.25 → 3.125 BTC
Apr 2028 (Est.) — Block #1,050,000 Next
Reward: 3.125 → 1.5625 BTC
What Is the Bitcoin Halving and Why Does It Matter?
The Bitcoin halving is a pre-programmed event where the block reward paid to miners is cut in half every 210,000 blocks (approximately every 4 years). Designed by Satoshi Nakamoto to create a predictable, disinflationary supply schedule — Bitcoin's total supply is capped at 21 million coins.
Historically, halvings have been followed by significant bull markets as the new supply entering the market is reduced while demand typically remains constant or grows. The 2016 halving preceded Bitcoin's run from ~50 to ~0,000. The 2020 halving preceded the 2021 run to ~9,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
The next Bitcoin halving is estimated for April 2028 at block #1,050,000. The exact date depends on how quickly blocks are mined, with the target being one block every 10 minutes.
Historically, Bitcoin has reached new all-time highs within 12–18 months after each halving. However, past performance does not guarantee future results and halving cycles are affected by broader macro factors.
After the 2024 halving, approximately 450 BTC are created per day. With ~19.7 million BTC in circulation, that's an annual inflation rate of roughly 0.83% — lower than gold's estimated 1.5–2% annual supply growth.
When the last Bitcoin is mined around year 2140, block rewards go to zero. Miners will be compensated entirely through transaction fees paid by users.
Yes — all miners see their block reward cut by 50% simultaneously. This can push less efficient miners offline temporarily, reducing network hashrate before difficulty adjusts downward.
Bitcoin's halving is triggered by block number, not calendar time. Blocks are mined on average every 10 minutes but actual timing varies. The estimated date assumes exactly 10-minute average block time going forward.