{"id":524335,"date":"2024-03-04T10:30:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T10:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=524335"},"modified":"2025-04-15T09:20:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T08:20:51","slug":"bitcoin-halving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cryptocurrency\/bitcoin-halving","title":{"rendered":"Bitcoin halving: What is it and why is it important?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ukfcyfixeddisclaimer\" class=\"visible no-margin-top\" data-template=\"masthead-two-columns\">\n<div id=\"ukfcyfixeddisclaimerbody\" class=\"text-center fin-text-white\" data-nosnippet><strong>Don't invest unless you're prepared to lose all the money you invest. 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You could lose all the money you invest<\/p>\n\n<ul> \n<li>The performance of most cryptoassets can be highly volatile, with their value dropping as quickly as it can rise. You should be prepared to lose all the money you invest in cryptoassets.<\/li>\n<li>The cryptoasset market is largely unregulated. There is a risk of losing money or any cryptoassets you purchase due to risks such as cyber-attacks, financial crime and firm failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>2. You should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) doesn't protect this type of investment because it's not a 'specified investment' under the UK regulatory regime \u2013 in other words, this type of investment isn't recognised as the sort of investment that the FSCS can protect. Learn more by using the FSCS <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fscs.org.uk\/check\/investmentprotection-checker\">investment protection checker<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) will not be able to consider complaints related to this firm or Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA regulated firm, FOS may be able to consider it. Learn more about FOS protection <a href=\"https:\/\/www.financialombudsman.org.uk\/consumers\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>3. You may not be able to sell your investment when you want to<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>There is no guarantee that investments in cryptoassets can be easily sold at any given time. The ability to sell a cryptoasset depends on various factors, including the supply and demand in the market at that time.<\/li>\n<li>Operational failings such as technology outages, cyber-attacks and comingling of funds could cause unwanted delay and you may be unable to sell your cryptoassets at the time you want.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>4. Cryptoasset investments can be complex<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Investments in cryptoassets can be complex, making it difficult to understand the risks associated with the investment.<\/li>\n<li>You should do your own research before investing. If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>5. Don't put all your eggs in one basket<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Putting all your money into a single type of investment is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well.<\/li>\n<li>A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit the FCA's website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fca.org.uk\/investsmart\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>For further information about cryptoassets, visit the FCA's website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fca.org.uk\/investsmart\/crypto-basics\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<script>\nfunction ukfcyshowmodal() {\nvar infomodal = document.getElementById(\"ukfcymodal\");\ninfomodal.classList.add('is-visible');\ninfomodal.setAttribute(\"aria-hidden\", \"false\");\ndocument.getElementById(\"ukfcymodalclosereal\").addEventListener('click',function()\n{\nvar infomodal = document.getElementById(\"ukfcymodal\");\ninfomodal.classList.remove('is-visible');\ninfomodal.setAttribute(\"aria-hidden\", \"true\");\n});\n};\n<\/script><p>Few events are as important in the life cycle of Bitcoin \u2013 the world\u2019s number one cryptocurrency \u2013 as a \u201chalving\u201d. This is a clever feature built into the Bitcoin network that\u2019s meant to keep the digital asset scarce and, therefore, valuable.<\/p><p>Discover everything you need to know about Bitcoin halving, including how it works, when and how often it happens, and what it means for the price of Bitcoin.<\/p><h3>What is Bitcoin halving?<\/h3><p>Bitcoin halving is when the rewards given to miners for successfully mining Bitcoin are reduced by half.<\/p><p>Bitcoin mining involves solving a complex mathematical problem known as a \u2018hash puzzle\u201d. Essentially, miners compete to find the solution that adds a new block of transactions to the blockchain. For their troubles, they\u2019re rewarded with freshly minted Bitcoins, plus any transaction fees paid by users for the transactions in that block.<\/p><p>When Bitcoin was first created, the block reward was set at 50 BTC. Following each halving event, this reward goes down by half. As of the last halving, which happened in 2020, miners get 6.25 BTC for each block they successfully add to the blockchain.<\/p><h3>When do Bitcoin halvings happen?<\/h3><p>Bitcoin halving occurs every 210,000 blocks. It takes an average of 10 minutes to mine a single block, so a halving usually takes place once every 4 years.<\/p><p>The first halving happened on 28 November 2012, when the block rewards were slashed from 50 to 25 BTC. The second, third and fourth halvings occurred on 9 July 9 2016, 11 May 2020 and 19 April 2024, reducing the rewards to 12.5 BTC, then to 6.25 BTC and to 3.125 BTC, respectively.<\/p><p>Bitcoin halving will continue until all of the 21 million available Bitcoins are mined, which is expected to happen around the year 2140. At the time of writing, approximately 19 million Bitcoins have been mined and are in circulation.<\/p><h3>When is the next halving event?<\/h3><p>The next Bitcoin halving event will happen sometime in 2028. This halving will see the block rewards for miners go down from the current amount of 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC.<\/p><h3>What happens when Bitcoin halves?<\/h3><p>Reducing the rewards that miners get for validating new transactions and adding them to the blockchain slows down the rate at which new Bitcoins are generated.<\/p><p>For example, if each block resulted in the creation of 12.5 Bitcoins, these become 6.25 Bitcoins post-halving. This means that fewer Bitcoins are added to the overall supply as time goes on.<\/p><p>Halving directly impacts miners\u2019 profitability, with their potential earnings from mining new blocks decreasing overnight. The decreased profits could force the less efficient ones out of the market.<\/p><h3>How does Bitcoin halving affect the price?<\/h3><p>There\u2019s often a heightened amount of media and public attention on Bitcoin in the run-up to a halving. This can drive up the asset\u2019s price.<\/p><p>The halving event itself further tightens Bitcoin\u2019s supply. According to the basics of supply and demand, this can fuel a further price increase, particularly if demand remains steady or rises. We\u2019ve seen previous halvings spark a significant increase in Bitcoin\u2019s value.<\/p><p>For example, the first Bitcoin halving in 2012 saw its price rise from $12 to over $1,200 in a span of a year. The second halving in 2016 followed a similar pattern, with Bitcoin\u2019s price surging from around $670 to $2,550 a year later. The halving before the most recent one, which took place in 2020, triggered a Bitcoin <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/share-trading-guides\/share-trading-glossary\/bull-market\">bull run<\/a> that eventually peaked at almost $69,000 in 2021. It\u2019s too early to tell the true impact of the most recent halving that occurred in April 2024. <\/p><p>It\u2019s important to note that, while past halvings have resulted in a bull market for Bitcoin, saying this is purely because of the halving is an oversimplification of the situation. 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It\u2019s a deliberate mechanism programmed into the Bitcoin network. It\u2019s there to create a self-regulating system that mirrors the scarcity and hard cap of precious metals such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/investing-in-gold\">gold<\/a>.<\/p><p>Bitcoin\u2019s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, designed halving events to regulate the rate of new coin generation. The ultimate goal is to counteract inflation and preserve Bitcoin\u2019s purchasing power.<\/p><p>This built-in scarcity is one of the main features that differentiates Bitcoin from both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cryptocurrency\/what-is-fiat-currency\">fiat currencies<\/a>, which lose a percentage of their purchase value each year to<br>inflation, and other cryptocurrencies that have an unlimited supply, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/cryptocurrency\/coins\/how-to-buy-dogecoin\">Dogecoin<\/a>.<\/p><h3>Should I know when Bitcoin halving happens?<\/h3><p>Absolutely. Staying in the loop about Bitcoin halving is crucial for several good reasons and for different groups of people.<\/p><h4>Crypto investors or traders<\/h4><p>Knowledge of an upcoming halving can inform strategies about buying, holding, or selling Bitcoin. As mentioned, Bitcoin halvings have historically been associated with upward price movements. This presents an opportunity for gains. Just remember that past results don\u2019t necessarily guarantee future success.<\/p><h4>Miners<\/h4><p>The awareness of when a halving will occur allows miners to plan for decreased block rewards. They can assess whether their operations are likely to remain viable and what adjustments (if any) they need to make to maintain profitability.<\/p><h3>Advantages of a Bitcoin halving<\/h3><ol><li><strong>Scarcity which increases value.<\/strong> Halvings reinforce Bitcoin\u2019s scarcity. It can potentially increase Bitcoin\u2019s value over time as the supply of new coins entering the market slows down.<\/li><li><strong>Greater market interest.<\/strong> Halving events capture significant attention from the media and the public. This can energise market activity, draw new participants into the crypto sphere and potentially boost Bitcoin\u2019s price and adoption rate.<\/li><li><strong>Long-term sustainability.<\/strong> Halvings ensures that Bitcoin remains a deflationary asset \u2013 something that typically increases in value over time due to a decrease in its supply.<\/li><\/ol><h3>Pros and Cons<\/h3><div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4 id=\"Pros\">Pros<\/h4><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Promotes scarcity, which can increase the value of Bitcoin.<\/li><li>Can increase Bitcoin\u2019s purchasing power due to reduced supply, boosting its appeal as an effective hedge against rising prices (i.e., inflation).<\/li><li>Encourages miners to seek more efficient mining solutions.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><h4>Cons<\/h4><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>Cuts into miners\u2019 profitability by reducing their earnings.<\/li><li>Can deter some investors and slow down the rate of mainstream adoption.<\/li><li>Uncertain results on the impact of future halvings.<\/li><li>The exit of less efficient miners could heighten the risk of attack due to a reduced Bitcoin hash rate.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Bitcoin halvings are a key event in the crypto calendar. They tend to generate a lot of excitement and speculation, but their real impact lies in making sure Bitcoin\u2019s value continues to increase over time due to the decrease in supply.<\/p><p>For crypto investors or enthusiasts, there\u2019s potential to profit from this event, given the historical tendency for Bitcoin\u2019s price to rise in its aftermath.<br>However, it\u2019s important to remember that the crypto market is notoriously unpredictable. Past performance doesn\u2019t guarantee future outcomes.<\/p><h3 id=\"FAQs\">Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is Bitcoin halving in 2024?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Yes. Bitcoin went through its latest halving in April 2024.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How many Bitcoin halvings are left?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>Bitcoin halvings will continue until the maximum supply of 21 million Bitcoins has been mined. This is expected to occur around the year 2140. Given that halvings occur approximately every four years, there are about 30 halvings left after the 2024 event.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Should I buy Bitcoin before or after halving?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>This is a personal decision you should make after conducting thorough research. Historically, Bitcoin\u2019s price has tended to increase following a halving. As such, some investors might prefer buying before the halving, anticipating that the event will lead to gains.<\/p><p>However, the rise is always immediate, and investors who buy after halving could still have a chance of making gains. 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