Bitcoin Halving Countdown
The next Bitcoin halving will cut the block reward from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC at block height 1,050,000, expected around April 2028. Live countdown based on the current Bitcoin chain tip:
Next Bitcoin Halving · Block 1,050,000
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What is the Bitcoin halving?
Every 210,000 blocks (roughly four years), the Bitcoin protocol cuts the mining reward in half. This is hard-coded into Bitcoin Core and cannot be changed without a network-wide consensus break. Halvings continue until approximately the year 2140, when all 21 million BTC will have been mined.
All Bitcoin halvings
| # | Date | Block | Reward change |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 2012-11-28 | 210,000 | 50 → 25 BTC |
| #2 | 2016-07-09 | 420,000 | 25 → 12.5 BTC |
| #3 | 2020-05-11 | 630,000 | 12.5 → 6.25 BTC |
| #4 | 2024-04-20 | 840,000 | 6.25 → 3.125 BTC |
| #5 (next) | ~2028-04 | 1,050,000 | 3.125 → 1.5625 BTC |
Related reading
Block height data from blockchain.info. ETA assumes 10-minute average block time; actual halving date may vary by ±2 weeks depending on hashrate and difficulty adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Bitcoin halving?
A Bitcoin halving cuts the block reward miners receive by 50%, happening roughly every four years (every 210,000 blocks). Halvings reduce the rate at which new Bitcoin enters circulation and have historically marked the start of major price cycles.
When is the next Bitcoin halving?
The countdown above shows our current best estimate based on average block production rates. The next halving is expected at block 1,050,000, projected for around April 2028 — but actual timing varies with hashrate.
How does halving affect Bitcoin price?
Historically, halvings have preceded major price cycles, though the relationship is not deterministic. Decreasing supply growth combined with sustained demand has correlated with price appreciation in past cycles, but past performance does not predict future results.
How accurate is the countdown?
The countdown projects from the current block height using a 10-minute average block time. Real-world variance can push the actual date by days or weeks depending on hashrate changes. Refresh the page periodically for updated estimates.