Bitcoin halving countdown
The next (5th) Bitcoin halving is at block 1,050,000. Current block 973,635; 76,365 blocks to go. At the recent average block time (9.5 min) the estimate is March 13, 2028; assuming 10 minutes, April 11, 2028. The block reward halves from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC.
- Current block
- 973,635
- Halving block
- 1,050,000
- Blocks left
- 76,365
- Era progress
- 63.6%
Block height and recent average block time from mempool.space (5 min cache). The date is an estimate and can shift by days.
Past Bitcoin halving dates
| # | Date (UTC) | Block | Reward (BTC) | BTC that day | 1 year later |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | November 28, 2012 | 210,000 | 50 → 25 | — | — |
| 2 | July 9, 2016 | 420,000 | 25 → 12.5 | — | — |
| 3 | May 11, 2020 | 630,000 | 12.5 → 6.25 | 8,562 $ | 56,670 $ (+562%) |
| 4 | April 20, 2024 | 840,000 | 6.25 → 3.125 | 64,941 $ | 85,179 $ (+31%) |
| 5 | ≈ March 13, 2028 | 1,050,000 | 3.125 → 1.5625 | — | — |
Prices are Binance BTCUSDT daily closes; Binance opened in 2017, so 2012 and 2016 are not shown. Four examples are not a rule.
Bitcoin supply
By protocol rewards about 20,105,113 BTC have been mined, 95.74% of the 21 million cap. About 476 new BTC are issued per day; the halving cuts that in half.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Bitcoin halving?
The next (5th) Bitcoin halving is at block 1,050,000. Current block 973,635; 76,365 blocks to go. At the recent average block time (9.5 min) the estimate is March 13, 2028; assuming 10 minutes, April 11, 2028. The block reward halves from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC.
What is the Bitcoin halving?
Every 210,000 blocks (about four years) the new-coin reward paid to miners is cut in half. It was 50 BTC in 2009 and has been 3.125 BTC since the 2024 halving. The rule is built into Bitcoin's code; only the date shifts with block speed.
What are the Bitcoin halving dates?
28 Nov 2012 (block 210,000, 50 → 25), 9 Jul 2016 (420,000, 25 → 12.5), 11 May 2020 (630,000, 12.5 → 6.25), 20 Apr 2024 (840,000, 6.25 → 3.125). The next is at block 1,050,000, expected in 2028.
Does Bitcoin rise after a halving?
Past post-halving years saw strong rallies, but there are only four examples and other factors (rates, liquidity, ETFs) mattered too. The effect can't be known in advance; not investment advice.