Bitcoin Halving Countdown
Hashrate
1.02 ZH/s
Difficulty
140,577,680,051,919
Block reward
3.1250 BTC
Block time
600s
Height
973,035
Next halving in
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Estimated date: April 11, 2028
· 76,965 blocks remaining
Current reward
3.1250 BTC
Next reward
1.5625 BTC
Blocks remaining
76,965
Halving block
1,050,000
Block 840,000
Block 1,050,000
63.4% complete · Block 973,035
Bitcoin Halving History
| Halving | Height | Block reward |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis | 0 | 50.0000 BTC |
| #1 | 210,000 | 25.0000 BTC |
| #2 | 420,000 | 12.5000 BTC |
| #3 | 630,000 | 6.2500 BTC |
| #4 | 840,000 | 3.1250 BTC |
| #5 | 1,050,000 | 1.5625 BTC |
| #5 | 1,050,000 | 1.5625 BTC |
What is the Bitcoin Halving?
The Bitcoin halving is a pre-programmed event that cuts the block reward miners receive by 50%. It occurs every 210,000 blocks — roughly every 4 years.
This mechanism controls Bitcoin's inflation rate. By reducing the rate at which new coins are created, it ensures a predictable, declining supply schedule.
For miners, the halving means earning 50%% fewer coins for the same computational work. Less efficient hardware may become unprofitable. However, halvings have historically preceded significant price appreciation.
FAQ
About the Bitcoin halving
What is the Bitcoin halving?
The Bitcoin halving is a pre-programmed event that reduces the block reward miners receive by 50%. It occurs every 210,000 blocks. This mechanism controls Bitcoin's inflation rate and limits the total supply.
When is the next Bitcoin halving?
The next Bitcoin halving is estimated around April 2028 at block height 1,050,000. The block reward will drop from 3.1250 to 1.5625 BTC.
How does the halving affect mining profitability?
The halving cuts miners' block reward income in half while mining costs remain the same. Less efficient hardware may become unprofitable. However, halvings have historically preceded price increases that can offset the reduced rewards.
