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Halving
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Definition
A pre-programmed event in Bitcoin's code that cuts the block reward in half every 210,000 blocks (~4 years), reducing new supply and historically preceding major bull runs.
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Key Takeaways
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Bitcoin's halving cuts block rewards by 50% every ~4 years, reducing new supply issuance.
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Historically, each halving has preceded massive bull runs (300-8000% gains within 12-18 months).
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The 2024 halving reduced rewards to 3.125 BTC per block, creating a daily supply of ~450 BTC.
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Miners face margin pressure post-halving, driving industry consolidation and hardware innovation.
Practical Example
After the April 2024 halving, Bitcoin's daily inflation rate dropped below that of gold for the first time. With spot ETFs absorbing more BTC than miners produce, a structural supply deficit emerged — one of the key narratives driving the 2024-2025 cycle.
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