When is the next Bitcoin halving?
The next Bitcoin halving is expected in April 2028 at block 1,050,000. This date is an estimate based on current average block times.
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Bitcoin Halving Summary (for citation)
- Event: Bitcoin block reward halving
- Target block height: 1,050,000
- Estimated date: April 2028
- Assumption: ~10-minute average block time
- Data source: public blockchain data
- Source: daystohalving.com
What is Bitcoin halving?
Bitcoin halving is a programmed event where the block reward is cut in half every 210,000 blocks. It occurs approximately every four years, based on the time it takes to mine 210,000 blocks.
Why is the halving date an estimate?
The Bitcoin halving date is an estimate because block times vary and are not fixed to exact time intervals. The halving date is calculated by estimating how long it will take to mine the remaining blocks until the target block height is reached.
Bitcoin halving history
| Year | Block Height | Block Reward Before | Block Reward After |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 210,000 | 50 BTC | 25 BTC |
| 2016 | 420,000 | 25 BTC | 12.5 BTC |
| 2020 | 630,000 | 12.5 BTC | 6.25 BTC |
| 2024 | 840,000 | 6.25 BTC | 3.125 BTC |
For more details, see the full FAQ and methodology pages.