Glossary
Halving Meaning: What Does Halving Mean in Crypto?
Definition
Event reducing block rewards by half
Bitcoin halvings every 210k blocks curb inflation; post-2024 halving, price rose 150%, historically correlating with bull cycles. Bitcoin Halving Timeline: 2012: 50→25 BTC, price: $12→$1,200. 2016: 25→12.5 BTC, price: $650→$20,000. 2020: 12.5→6.25 BTC, price: $8,500→$69,000. 2024: 6.25→3.125 BTC, price: $43,000→TBD. Supply Impact: By 2140: All 21 million BTC mined; 2025: ~19.8M in circulation (94% mined).