Every 210,000 blocks — approximately every 4 years — Bitcoin’s block reward is cut in half. Here’s what that means and why it matters for price.

The Supply Schedule

Bitcoin’s monetary policy is simple and predetermined:

• 2009-2012: 50 BTC per block
• 2012-2016: 25 BTC per block
• 2016-2020: 12.5 BTC per block
• 2020-2024: 6.25 BTC per block
• 2024-2028: 3.125 BTC per block
• And so on, until approximately 2140, when all 21 million BTC will have been mined

This isn’t a policy that can be changed by a central bank. It’s code. It’s mathematical.

What the Halving Does

When the reward halves, miner revenue from new coin issuance drops by 50%. This creates immediate pressure on the least-efficient miners. Historically, this has triggered miner capitulation — weaker miners shutting down, hashrate dropping, difficulty adjusting down, remaining miners becoming more profitable.

What History Shows

• 2012 halving: BTC went from $12 to $1,000 in 12 months
• 2016 halving: BTC went from $650 to $20,000 in 17 months
• 2020 halving: BTC went from $8,500 to $69,000 in 12 months
• 2024 halving: BTC was at approximately $65,000 at halving

Past performance doesn’t guarantee future results. But the historical pattern is striking.

The Real Significance

The halving is significant not because of price predictions but because it demonstrates Bitcoin’s predictable monetary policy. No other asset has this. Gold’s supply increases 1-2% annually due to new mining. Bitcoin’s new supply approaches zero over time. This is what makes it the hardest money ever created.

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