Halving countdown
Bitcoin halving countdown — when is the next one?
The next halving lands at block 1,050,000 (estimated around 2028). This page tracks the live block height, blocks remaining and an estimated date — plus every past halving and how to think about it without price hype.
HALVING WATCH
Countdown to the next Bitcoin halving
Blocks average ~10 minutes but drift, so the date is an estimate — the block height is what counts.
What is the halving? Read the explainer →Past halvings (verified facts)
| Block | Date | Reward change |
|---|---|---|
| 210,000 | Nov 28, 2012 | 50 → 25 BTC |
| 420,000 | Jul 9, 2016 | 25 → 12.5 BTC |
| 630,000 | May 11, 2020 | 12.5 → 6.25 BTC |
| 840,000 | Apr 20, 2024 | 6.25 → 3.125 BTC |
| 1,050,000 | Est. ~2028 (next) | 3.125 → 1.5625 BTC |
FAQ
When is the next Bitcoin halving?
At block 1,050,000. Blocks average roughly 10 minutes, which puts the estimate around 2028 — but the exact date only firms up close to the event. It is set by block height, not by a calendar date.
What exactly halves at the halving?
The block subsidy — the newly issued BTC a miner earns per block. Next time it drops from 3.125 to 1.5625 BTC. Transaction fees are not halved.
Does the halving make the price go up?
Prices have risen after some past halvings, but there is no guarantee it repeats — rates, regulation and demand all matter. We don't make price predictions; the only hard fact is that new supply slows.
How long will halvings continue?
They repeat every 210,000 blocks (~4 years) until around the year 2140, when new issuance effectively reaches zero and the 21 million cap is complete.
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This page is informational only and is not investment advice. The estimated date shifts with block times.