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When Is the Next Bitcoin Halving? (Expected Around 2028)
Bottom line: the next one is block 1,050,000, expected around 2028
Bitcoin's next halving happens when the network reaches block 1,050,000. Based on the current pace, it's expected around 2028, and the block reward will be cut in half, from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC.
Key takeaways
- The next halving is expected when block 1,050,000 is reached — around 2028.
- The reward halves from 3.125 to 1.5625 BTC, moving even closer to the 21-million-coin cap.
- Because the halving is set by block height, not a "date," the exact day can't be fixed in advance.
- It has been treated as a market milestone in the past, but a price rise is not guaranteed.
Why the date isn't fixed
The halving happens automatically every 210,000 blocks. Blocks are produced about every 10 minutes on average, but because that shifts with the state of mining, the timing can only be estimated. Working back from the most recent block height, it's expected roughly around 2028.
Comparison with past halvings
| Halving | Block height | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 630,000 | 6.25 BTC |
| April 2024 | 840,000 | 3.125 BTC |
| Next (expected) | 1,050,000 | 1.5625 BTC |
What could happen (no firm predictions)
Because new supply falls further, it draws attention as a possible upward pressure on price if demand stays above a certain level. On the other hand, since miners' rewards fall, profitability and the weight of fee income become points of debate. None of this guarantees the future.
Don't assume "the price will rise because it's a halving"
Past patterns are only a reference. Many factors move the price, including the macro environment, regulation, and supply and demand.
For the latest market and topics, see what's happening with Bitcoin now, and for the basics of the halving, see What is the halving?.
FAQ
Q. Exactly when is the next halving? A. When block 1,050,000 is reached, expected around 2028. The exact date can't be fixed in advance.
Q. What will the reward become? A. It halves from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC.
Q. Will the price go up when the halving arrives? A. There's no guarantee. Treat past patterns as a rough reference only.
Q. How many more halvings are there? A. They continue until the 21-million-coin cap is reached, with the last issuance estimated around 2140.
Sources
- Bitcoin Whitepaper: https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
- History of bitcoin (Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_bitcoin
Not investment advice
This article is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice. Bitcoin is volatile and carries risks including loss and theft. Do your own research and only use money you can afford to lose. Tax and regulation can change — always confirm with the official primary source.
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FAQ
- Exactly when is the next halving?
- When block 1,050,000 is reached, expected around 2028. The exact date can't be fixed in advance.
- What will the reward become?
- It halves from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC.
- Will the price go up when the halving arrives?
- There's no guarantee. Treat past patterns as a rough reference only.
This article is informational only and is not financial, investment, or trading advice. Prices are reference snapshots and may be outdated. Always do your own research.
