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The 2024 Bitcoin Halving: What It Means for Supply, Miners & Markets

On April 20, 2024, Bitcoin's fourth halving reduced the block reward from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.

HalvingDateReward (BTC)Price 1yr After
1stNov 201250 → 25+8,069%
2ndJul 201625 → 12.5+284%
3rdMay 202012.5 → 6.25+559%
4thApr 20246.25 → 3.125+33%

Post-halving price performance has historically been bullish. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Historical record. The one-year figure for the 2024 halving compares $63,824 on 20 Apr 2024 with $85,091 on 20 Apr 2025 (Blockchain.com market-price series). The fifth halving, to 1.5625 BTC, is expected in 2028. ⚠️ Not financial advice.

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