The next Bitcoin halving is expected around 11 April 2028, at block 1,050,000, about 76,272 blocks (529 days) from now. The block reward will fall from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC.
Progress through this halving period: 63.7%
The date is an estimate: it assumes blocks keep arriving at the current average pace, so it moves by a few days as hash rate changes. Block data: mempool.space, refreshed every 30 minutes. Last block height read 29 Oct 2026, 19:39 UTC.
What happens at the halving
Every 210,000 blocks, the number of new bitcoins paid to miners for each block is cut in half. Blocks arrive about every ten minutes, so this happens roughly every four years. The next halving cuts the reward from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC per block, which halves the rate at which new bitcoin enters circulation. The rule is written into Bitcoin’s code and keeps going until the reward reaches zero, around the year 2140, when the supply reaches its 21 million cap.
For a full explanation, including what happened to the price after past halvings and what it means for miners, read our guide Bitcoin halving explained.
Past Bitcoin halvings
| Halving | Date | Block | Reward before → after |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 28 November 2012 | 210,000 | 50 → 25 BTC |
| 2nd | 9 July 2016 | 420,000 | 25 → 12.5 BTC |
| 3rd | 11 May 2020 | 630,000 | 12.5 → 6.25 BTC |
| 4th | 20 April 2024 | 840,000 | 6.25 → 3.125 BTC |
| 5th | Expected 2028 (live estimate above) | 1,050,000 | 3.125 → 1.5625 BTC |
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Bitcoin halving?
At block 1,050,000. The estimated date at the top of this page is worked out from the current block height and the average time between recent blocks.
Why does the estimated date change?
Halvings are set by block number, not by date. When more mining power joins the network, blocks come slightly faster until the next difficulty adjustment, which pulls the estimate earlier; when mining power leaves, it moves later. The estimate usually shifts by a few days over months.
Does the halving make the price go up?
Not automatically. Past halvings were followed by large rallies, but each also came with very different market conditions, and past performance is no guide to the future. See the price history section in our halving guide and the live Bitcoin price in INR.