Bitcoin halving is an event that occurs approximately every four years (every 210,000 blocks) where the reward for mining new Bitcoin is cut in half. This reduces the rate at which new Bitcoin is created, increasing scarcity. Historically, Bitcoin halvings have preceded major price bull runs 12–18 months later. The last halving occurred in April 2024.
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