Bitcoin Halving Countdown
The next Bitcoin halving is expected around April 2028 at block 1,050,000 — 76,073 blocks, or about 527 days, after the current block 973,927. The block reward will fall from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC.
Estimated date
April 10, 2028
about 527 days to go
Current block
973,927
Blocks to go
76,073
Block reward
3.125 → 1.5625 BTC
Avg block time
10.0 min
Bitcoin halving history
| Halving | Date | Block | Reward per block |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | November 28, 2012 | 210,000 | 50 → 25 BTC |
| #2 | July 9, 2016 | 420,000 | 25 → 12.5 BTC |
| #3 | May 11, 2020 | 630,000 | 12.5 → 6.25 BTC |
| #4 | April 20, 2024 | 840,000 | 6.25 → 3.125 BTC |
| #5 (next) | ≈ April 2028 | 1,050,000 | 3.125 → 1.5625 BTC |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bitcoin halving?
Every 210,000 blocks — roughly every four years — the number of new bitcoins paid to miners for each block is cut in half. It is written into the Bitcoin protocol and is how the supply approaches its 21 million cap.
When is the next Bitcoin halving?
The fifth halving happens at block 1,050,000. At the recent pace of about 10.0 minutes per block, that is expected around April 2028. The exact date depends on how fast blocks are found between now and then.
What happens to the block reward at the next halving?
It falls from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC per block. Miners still also earn the transaction fees in each block.
How many Bitcoin halvings have there been?
Four: November 28, 2012 (block 210,000), July 9, 2016 (block 420,000), May 11, 2020 (block 630,000) and April 20, 2024 (block 840,000).
When will the last bitcoin be mined?
The block reward reaches zero after 33 halvings, at block 6,930,000. At the 10-minute target pace that is around the year 2140; after that, miners are paid by transaction fees alone.
Does the halving affect the Bitcoin price?
It halves the rate at which new bitcoin enters circulation. Whether and how that moves the price is debated, and past cycles are not a guarantee of future ones — see our guide to crypto market cycles and halvings.
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