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Bitcoin halving countdown

Track the next subsidy cut. Understand issuance, not hopium.

Wall-clock estimate only. Actual timing drifts with block intervals. Not a price forecast.

Next Bitcoin halving (estimate)

583d 08h 29m 32s

Target ~block 1,050,000 · Apr 16, 2028

Current subsidy

3.125 BTC / block

Last halving

Apr 19, 2024

Educational estimates only—not financial, tax, or investment advice. Spot prices and network conditions change.

What a halving does

Every 210,000 blocks (~4 years), the block subsidy halves. Fees still exist; new issuance drops. That is a supply schedule event—not a guaranteed price event.

Why the date is an estimate

Blocks average ~10 minutes but vary. Countdown clocks use an estimated timestamp and target height. Actual wall-clock time drifts with hashrate and luck.

After the cut

Miners earn fewer new BTC per block. Security budget shifts toward fees over decades. Pair this page with the block-reward and inflation tools for the numbers.

Sources & methodology

Factual claims cite primary documentation. Interpretation and calculator assumptions are labeled separately so you can verify the source yourself.

  • Source: Bitcoin Developer DocumentationThe block subsidy (new bitcoins issued per block) halves every 210,000 blocks as part of Bitcoin’s controlled supply schedule.

    GetFreeBit analysis: Wall-clock countdown dates are estimates (~10 minute target block interval). Block height is the authoritative trigger—verify on a block explorer near the event.

Examples

  • Check days remaining until the estimated next halving.
  • Confirm current subsidy (3.125 BTC) before reading mining projections.

FAQ

When is the next Bitcoin halving?
The next subsidy cut is targeted near block 1,050,000, often estimated around April 2028. Exact UTC time depends on block intervals.
Does a Bitcoin halving guarantee a higher price?
No. Issuance falls; demand is independent. Historical price paths are not promises.
What is the current block subsidy?
After the 2024 halving, the subsidy is 3.125 BTC per block until the next halving.

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