$BTC
Bitcoin halving is a major event that takes place about every 4 years. It cuts mining rewards in half, slowing new BTC supply and boosting scarcity. The total supply is capped at 21 million BTC, making Bitcoin a deflationary asset.
Halving milestones:
- 2009: Bitcoin launched — 50 BTC reward
- 2012: First halving — reward cut to 25 BTC
- 2016: Second halving — reward drops to 12.5 BTC
- 2020: Third halving — cut to 6.25 BTC
- 2024: Fourth halving — now at 3.125 BTC
- Next halving (2028): reward will be 1.5625 BTC
Tokenomics snapshot:
- Max Supply: 21 million BTC
- Circulating Supply (as of 2025): ~19.6 million
- Inflation Rate: Gradually declining due to halving
- Last BTC to be mined: Around year 2140
Each halving has historically sparked interest and long-term value growth. As rewards shrink, BTC’s scarcity and utility may become even more central to its value story.