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		<title>Historic Milestone in Bitcoin: Dormant Supply Surpasses New Supply </title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:23:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>According to Fidelity’s report, the amount of Bitcoin dormant for 10 years or more has exceeded the daily new supply. This strengthens BTC’s scarcity claim. However, some long-term investors have recently been taking profits.  On average, 566 BTC per day fall into this “ancient supply” category, while current daily BTC production remains around 450 coins.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/historic-milestone-in-bitcoin-dormant-supply-surpasses-new-supply/">Historic Milestone in Bitcoin: Dormant Supply Surpasses New Supply </a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog">Coin Engineer</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span data-c>According to <strong>Fidelity’s report,</strong> the amount of <strong>Bitcoin dormant for 10 years</strong> or more has exceeded the daily new supply. This strengthens BTC’s scarcity claim. However, some long-term investors have recently been taking profits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>On average, 566 BTC per day fall into this <strong>“ancient supply”</strong> category, while current daily BTC production remains around 450 coins. This development marks the first time in <strong>Bitcoin’s</strong> history that long-term held coins are growing faster than new supply. This data stands out as a significant factor reinforcing Bitcoin’s scarcity narrative.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Fidelity analyst Zack Wainwright said, “<em>The strong conviction of ultra-long-term investors is increasingly influential on the Bitcoin ecosystem</em>.” According to the report, <strong>ancient supply</strong> is increasing regularly every day. The daily decrease rate in this supply category is less than <strong>3%</strong>.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">As of June 8, 17% of all bitcoin falls into the category of “ancient supply”—meaning these coins have not moved in a decade or more. What could this mean for scarcity, market dynamics, and investors’ conviction? Find our team’s thoughts: <a href="https://t.co/EALzrfS92c">https://t.co/EALzrfS92c</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ckm3MylTLY">pic.twitter.com/Ckm3MylTLY</a></p>
<p>&mdash; Fidelity Digital Assets (@DigitalAssets) <a href="https://twitter.com/DigitalAssets/status/1935336706116313429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<h2><span data-c>Bitcoin Supply Exceeds 3.4 Million BTC, Yet Market Remains Unmoved</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></h2>
<p><span data-c>With the dynamics changing after the 2024 halving, the dormant <strong><a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/ethereum-and-bitcoin-supply-hits-historic-lows/">Bitcoin supply</a> over 10 years</strong> has surpassed 3.4 million BTC. This corresponds to about 17% of the total supply. Coins believed to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto constitute roughly one-third of this ancient supply. However, many of these coins are likely lost.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Meanwhile, there has been a more frequent decrease in ancient supply since the 2024 US elections. The report states that the supply of coins held for five years or more has dropped by <strong>39%</strong> daily since the election. This rate was normally only around 13%.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Some long-term investors are realizing profits. As uncertainty increases, the number of coin movers also rises. Wainwright notes that these movements may partly explain the price stagnation and declines seen in the first quarter of 2025.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>However, an important warning exists. The <strong>dormant supply</strong> surpassing new supply does not necessarily mean a <strong>short-term price</strong> increase. On the contrary, increased supply activity can exert downward pressure on prices. Although 2025 is traditionally considered the peak of the Bitcoin bull cycle, <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/strong-institutional-inflows-into-spot-bitcoin-etfs/"><strong>BTC</strong></a> has only risen by 12% since the start of the year.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-c>Fidelity notes that as institutional products increase, ancient supply becomes more widespread. This feature differentiates <strong>Bitcoin</strong> from other assets and could become even more critical in potential demand growth.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Last week, we highlighted how <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> wallets that held &gt;12m were the primary profit-takers. But that trend has now flipped. Yesterday:</p>
<p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f539.png" alt="🔹" class="wp-smiley"  /> &lt;12m cohorts accounted for 83% of all realized profit<br /><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/17.0.2/72x72/1f539.png" alt="🔹" class="wp-smiley"  /> 6–12m holders alone realized $904M &#8211; second-highest daily profit YTD <a href="https://t.co/gBD8tLCjVG">pic.twitter.com/gBD8tLCjVG</a></p>
<p>&mdash; glassnode (@glassnode) <a href="https://twitter.com/glassnode/status/1934880686315565323?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 17, 2025</a></p></blockquote>
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<p><span data-c>On the other hand, <strong>Glassnode data</strong> reveals a shift in investor behavior. Profit-taking trends have reversed among different investor groups.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
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		<title>Bitcoin Halving Spurs Record Revenue: Investors Pay $2.4 Million in Fees</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tanju Akbıyık]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:30:54 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A frenzied race to own a spot in Bitcoin’s historic 840,000th block saw more than 3,000 traders altogether pay 37.7 BTC, estimated to be $2.4 million in fees. This milestone, happening in the middle of the fourth halving event, highlights the fervour of the cryptocurrency’s story and its development. The rewards for this frenzy were</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A frenzied race to own a spot in Bitcoin’s historic 840,000th block saw more than 3,000 traders altogether pay 37.7 BTC, estimated to be <b>$2.4 million in fees.</b> This milestone, happening in the middle of the fourth halving event, highlights the fervour of the cryptocurrency’s story and its development.</p>
<p>The rewards for this frenzy were earned on the 20th of April with the total earnings reaching over one hundred million dollars. On the halving day, miners garnered a whopping $107.7 million, a historical high that came from not only mining rewards but also from transaction fees as investors fought to be included in the historic block.</p>
<p><b>Investors Chase History, Spending $2.4 Million in Bitcoin Fees</b></p>
<p>The craze was evident, with 3,050 transactions chasing for little space on the block, with the average fee being closer to $800 per user totalling near $2.4 million. This fee spike was fueled mostly by the release of <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/casey-rodarmors-runes-protocol-set-to-expand-tokenization-on-bitcoin/">Casey Rodarmor’s Runes protocol</a> and the halving era that started an avalanche of activities on Bitcoin Ordinals.</p>
<p><b>Record Revenue and Falling Fees: The Post-Halving Bitcoin Landscape</b></p>
<p>This revenue surge surpassed the previous record of $78.7 million set on March 11 when Bitcoin was trading at $71,415. Nevertheless, it is apparent that the spurt in revenue is closely associated with the market behavior of Bitcoin, as miners are paid in BTC for the transaction validation.</p>
<p>The event of halving that is characteristic of the Bitcoin design was able to slash mining rewards to <b>3.125 BTC per block,</b> increasing the competition for rewards amongst miners until the next halving event somewhat diminishes them.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, the post halving hangover brings a cold shower to the reality. The hype of the happening died quickly, which was replicated in a fast drop of average transaction fees. After breaking records with an average fee of $128 on April 20, the fees dropped on the next day back to the normal range, i.e., between $8 and $10 for a medium-priority transactions.</p>
<p>The journey of Bitcoin has but begun and it is just half way through, but halvings are just a minor obstacle for the pillar of crypto market. It is a very attractive story about the cryptocurrency because it stays alive and resilient in the turbulent and fast-moving market.</p>
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		<title>The Impact of Geopolitical Events on Cryptocurrency Markets</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tanju Akbıyık]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Notwithstanding the positive sentiment around the halving event that is on the horizon, Bitcoin (BTC), leading the market cap in cryptocurrencies, continues to move south. Bitcoin fell to as low as $59,700 within the last day. However, investors scooped it up, causing the price to soar back above $60,000. As of 12:30 a.m. ET on</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Notwithstanding the positive sentiment around the <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/bitcoins-halving-navigating-short-term-volatility-for-long-term-growth/">halving</a> event that is on the horizon, Bitcoin (BTC), leading the market cap in cryptocurrencies, continues to move south.</p>
<p>Bitcoin fell to as low as $59,700 within the last day. However, investors scooped it up, causing the price to soar back above $60,000. As of 12:30 a.m. ET on Friday, the BTC price was $62,000, according to <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/">CoinMarketCap</a> data. Keep in mind that bitcoin has fallen in value by 11.60% over the last seven days.</p>
<p>The largest digital asset has a market capitalization of $1.23 trillion and has increased trading volume by 2.34% over the last 24 hours. In March, the highest point reached by Bitcoin was $73.750, and its price has fallen by 15,66% since then.</p>
<p>According to Bloomberg, panic that was spurred by unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria, Iraq, and Iran made investors divert their attention from riskier assets such as shares and virtual currencies and focus mainly on stable ones like bonds, gold, and the US dollar.</p>
<p>While the Bitcoin halving event on Friday is bringing the cryptocurrency’s supply down and, along with that, introduces other major chain-related changes, directly or indirectly, it is getting ignored due to the rocketing tensions in the Middle East.</p>
<p>OSL SG Pte says that it is the bloodshed that continues to exist between Israel and Iran. Stefan von Haenisch, who is the head of trading, can lead to “general risk-off sentiment across crypto.”</p>
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		<title>Bitcoin Halving Event Approaches, Market Volatility Increases</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tanju Akbıyık]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:02:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Although it has been over a month since the cryptocurrency had its all-time high, a Bitcoin halving event will take place in a day or two from now, even when it is being sold at a 15% discount. In CoinGecko, Bitcoin was worth $61,900 as of 2:00 a.m. ET. By cutting the mining incentives from</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="text-with-replacments">Although it has been over a month since the cryptocurrency had its all-time high, a Bitcoin halving event will take place in a day or two from now, even when it is being sold at a 15% discount. </span><span class="text-with-replacments">In <a href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/bitcoin">CoinGecko</a>, Bitcoin was worth $61,900 as of 2:00 a.m. ET.</span></p>
<p>By cutting the mining incentives from 6.25 to 3.125 Bitcoin per block, the halving is expected to affect the market value and the scarcity of the digital currency.</p>
<p><span class="text-with-replacments">The halving is a feature of the protocol that occurs roughly once every four years, and the cryptocurrency community is eagerly awaiting it since it is expected to decrease supply inflow and hence raise Bitcoin’s value. </span><span class="text-with-replacments">However, Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou and other analysts from JP Morgan note that the market might have already priced in the halving and are concerned about Bitcoin’s recent overbought state.</span></p>
<p><span class="text-with-replacments">In recent times, a number of factors have combined to cause bitcoin prices to fall. These are futures market liquidations, a worldwide frenzy, and Powell’s remarks, said the CNBC. </span><span class="text-with-replacments">Despite the current market volatility, several analysts predict that mining equities will rally following the halving as investors look for and back the strongest companies.</span></p>
<h2>What Are Bitcoin Runes?</h2>
<p><span class="text-with-replacments"><a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/casey-rodarmors-runes-protocol-set-to-expand-tokenization-on-bitcoin/">Runes</a>, a Bitcoin-based system allowing the creation of fungible tokens by using unspent and remainder Bitcoin from transactions (UTXO), will go live during this year’s halving event. </span><span class="text-with-replacments">Runes is emerging as an easier replacement for Bitcoin’s fungible tokens.</span></p>
<p>The complexity of BRC-20, the current fungible tokens on Bitcoin, frequently draws criticism.</p>
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		<title>Bitcoin Halving: Historical Patterns Hint at Future Gains</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Tanju Akbıyık]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:59:23 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>While it is only a matter of a couple of weeks before Bitcoin halving reaches a date scheduled for the end of April 2020, Bitwise Asset Management comes up with historical trends to show that there is a chance of a bright future for the cryptocurrency market in spite of some fall. Past Performance, Future</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>While it is only a matter of a couple of weeks before Bitcoin halving reaches a date scheduled for the end of April 2020, Bitwise Asset Management comes up with historical trends to show that there is a chance of a bright future for the cryptocurrency market in spite of some fall.</p>
<h3>Past Performance, Future Potential</h3>
<p>As reported by Bitwise, there were cases of price action remaining flat for a period of time after past Bitcoin halvings. Nonetheless, exactly the following year reveals a different story all together. &#8220;Data is lacking, but the picture is presenting an interesting one,&#8221; Bitwise stated in an April 16 post. Despite initial falls that came in during the year following the halving, Bitcoin has proven to be a very profitable asset, almost always reaching double-digit percentage increases in the year it is being halved.</p>
<p>In 2012, the aftermath of Bitcoin&#8217;s halving event resulted in a 9% price increase in the following month. Meanwhile, in the next year, it reached an almost unbelievable figure of 8,839% growth. Also, the Bitcoin price contracted 10% after the 2016 halving began. Nevertheless, it subsequently attained a commendable growth of 285%, reaching $20,000 in 2017. The last halving in 2020 initially saw a nominal price increase of only 6%, but the following year saw a strong surge of 548%.</p>
<p>&#8220;The market reacts to the short-term effect of the halving while neglecting the long-term effect,&#8221; argued Bitwise.</p>
<p>This time, though, the storyline is a little bit looped. In Bitcoin&#8217;s history, the digital currency peaked before the forthcoming halving event. The cryptocurrency closed the day at an impressive price of $73,679, experiencing a correction of 16% a day later, closing at $61,500.</p>
<h3>Market Sentiments and Predictions</h3>
<p>Opinions on halving influence market attitudes, which are split. As the head of research at 10x Research, Markus Thielen pointed out that this might result in a $5 billion miner sell-off after the halving event, which, in turn, may put downward pressure on the markets. Additionally, Marathon CEO Fred Thiel pointed out that current prices may have already factored in the surge ahead of the halving, potentially pushing the post-halving surge forward.</p>
<p>In addition to these, Bitcoin&#8217;s historical performance indicates that the asset may continue to rise, and it is likely that its gains will be noticeable following the halving event in the upcoming year.</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2024 15:44:16 +0000</pubDate>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Bitcoin has <strong>had a tremendous run in 2024</strong>, surpassing expectations and recapturing the interest of investors around the world. With a startling 55% growth in value since the start of the year and an astonishing 320% climb since 2023, the world&#8217;s most valuable cryptocurrency is demonstrating its endurance and proving doubters wrong once more.</p>
<p>As April progresses, <strong>a huge event lurks on the horizon</strong> that could influence Bitcoin&#8217;s trajectory, but it may not be sufficient to propel it to a new all-time high this month. Here&#8217;s why investors should focus on the long term rather than just what occurs in April.</p>
<h2>Harnessing the Impact of Bitcoin Halving: Insights and Expectations</h2>
<p>Bitcoin&#8217;s fourth <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/bitcoin-halving-4843769">halving</a> is set to take place around April 20. Halvings, which occur about every four years, underpin Bitcoin&#8217;s robust monetary policy by reducing the inflation rate by half. This <strong>halving will reduce the cryptocurrency&#8217;s inflation rate from 1.75% to approximately 0.8%</strong>. Over time, it&#8217;s clear that halvings can have a significant impact on Bitcoin&#8217;s price. With a decrease in its production rate, the halvings mean that even if demand remains constant, the price must rise to compensate for the reduced supply. However, on a shorter time scale, halvings have historically had little impact.</p>
<h2>Deciphering Bitcoin&#8217;s Halving Trends: Lessons from Past Performance</h2>
<p>Examining previous halving occasions gives useful information about Bitcoin&#8217;s price performance throughout these periods. BTC saw a tiny <strong>9.5%</strong> growth in May 2020, following its most recent halving. In July 2016, BTC declined <strong>7%</strong>. Going back four years, Bitcoin increased by only<strong> 12%</strong> in November 2012, when it underwent its first halving.</p>
<p>These numbers demonstrate the volatility of Bitcoin&#8217;s performance during halving months, with an average return of around <strong>4.6%</strong>. When this average is applied to current prices, it forecasts a probable price of roughly <strong>$72,700</strong> by the end of April, falling short of the record high reached in mid-March, when it surpassed <strong>$73,000</strong>.</p>
<h2>Looking to the Future</h2>
<p>Despite the possibility of short-term volatility, the overall impact of <strong>Bitcoin&#8217;s halving occurrences emphasizes its <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/where-will-bitcoin-go-in-5-years/">long-term</a> promise.</strong> Bitcoin has an average return of 125% over the course of a halving. Even better, in the years since the halving, Bitcoin&#8217;s price has increased by more than 400% on average. Historically, Bitcoin has set new all-time highs in the years after its halving.</p>
<p>Zooming out, it&#8217;s clear how lowering its inflation rate increases its scarcity and long-term value proposition. While the route to another record-breaking price may take some time, the basic dynamics established by halving occurrences equip Bitcoin for long-term success.<strong>As each halving builds on the previous one</strong>, growing adoption by retail and institutional investors should put upward pressure on the world&#8217;s leading cryptocurrency.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bitcoin&#8217;s next halving event is quickly approaching, estimated to be just 33 days or roughly 4,952 blocks away, as per CoinGecko and OKLink. Based on Bitcoin&#8217;s average block generation time of 10 minutes, the potential date for the halving event stands at April 19. During this event, the reward for miners on the network will</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bitcoin&#8217;s next halving event is quickly approaching, estimated to be just 33 days or roughly 4,952 blocks away, as per CoinGecko and OKLink.</strong></p>
<p>Based on Bitcoin&#8217;s average block generation time of 10 minutes, the potential date for the halving event stands at April 19. During this event, the reward for miners on the network will decrease from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block.</p>
<p><a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/bitcoin-halving-2024-what-you-need-to-know/">Bitcoin halving</a>s occur automatically every 210,000 blocks, approximately every four years. After each halving event, miners receive 50% fewer bitcoins as a reward for each block they mine and add to the blockchain, while still earning transaction fees as usual.</p>
<p><a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/bitcoin-btc-price-dips-below-65k-liquidations-exceed-426m/">Bitcoin</a> has undergone three halving events in its history, reducing its block reward inflation from 50 BTC to 25 BTC in 2012, then to 12.5 BTC in 2016, and finally to 6.25 BTC at the last halving on May 11, 2020. In the long term, there will only ever be 21 million bitcoins in existence, with halving events continuing until the last bitcoin is expected to be mined around the year 2140, after which miners will solely earn from transaction fees.</p>
<p><strong>The Impact of Bitcoin Halvings on the Market</strong></p>
<p>Historically, Bitcoin halving events have been linked to significant fluctuations in the cryptocurrency&#8217;s price. While not a direct cause-and-effect relationship, these events often precede substantial bull runs in the bitcoin market.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The upcoming Bitcoin (BTC) halving, projected for April 2024, is poised to significantly impact the cryptocurrency&#8217;s price. Explore everything you should understand about the impending Bitcoin halving – its definition, reasons behind it, and how you can leverage it in trading. You might like: Bitcoin Halving 2024: How It Works and Why It Matters What</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The upcoming <strong>Bitcoin</strong> (BTC) <strong>halving</strong>, projected for April 2024, is poised to significantly impact the cryptocurrency&#8217;s price. Explore everything you should understand about the impending <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> – its definition, reasons behind it, and how you can leverage it in trading.</p>
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<h2>What is a Bitcoin Halving?</h2>
<p>A <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong>, also known as &#8216;halvening&#8217;, is an event that occurs when the reward for mining new blocks on the Bitcoin network is cut in half. Miners, responsible for verifying transactions, receive 50% fewer bitcoins during <strong>halving</strong> events. Scheduled once every 210,000 blocks, which roughly equates to every four years, halving events reduce the number of new bitcoins generated until the maximum supply of 21 million bitcoins is reached.</p>
<p><strong>Bitcoin halvings</strong> are pivotal for traders because they diminish the supply of new bitcoins, potentially causing prices to surge if demand remains robust.</p>
<h2>When is the Next Bitcoin Halving?</h2>
<p>The next <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> is anticipated to happen in April 2024, triggered by the production of the 740,000th block. During this event, the block reward will decrease from 6.25 to 3.125 bitcoins. While the exact date remains uncertain due to variable block generation times, the network typically produces one block every ten minutes on average.</p>
<h2>How to Trade the Bitcoin Halving</h2>
<p>Trading the <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> can be approached in two ways. Firstly, traders can speculate on the cryptocurrency&#8217;s price using derivatives like CFDs. Alternatively, traders can purchase bitcoins directly via an exchange.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s how you can trade the<strong> Bitcoin halving</strong> effectively:</p>
<p>Educate yourself about CFD trading on cryptocurrencies.</p>
<p>Open an account or practice on a demo account.</p>
<p>Navigate to &#8216;Bitcoin&#8217; on our trading platform.</p>
<p>Initiate your position.</p>
<p>One key advantage of trading cryptocurrencies with derivatives such as CFDs is that traders don&#8217;t need to possess the underlying coins. This allows traders to trade without needing an exchange account or wallet, go long or short on Bitcoin, and leverage their positions to amplify potential gains and losses.</p>
<h3>What Happened During the Last BTC Halving?</h3>
<p>The most recent <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> occurred on 11 May 2020, where mining rewards were reduced by 50%, dropping from 12.5 to 6.25 new bitcoins per block. Following the event, the limited supply contributed to a bullish scenario, propelling Bitcoin&#8217;s price from $6877.62 a month before the halving to $8821 at the time of the event. Despite considerable volatility, prices continued to ascend, reaching $49504 on 11 May 2021.</p>
<h3>Potential Impact of the Bitcoin Halving on BTC&#8217;s Price</h3>
<p>The precise impact of the upcoming halving on Bitcoin&#8217;s price remains uncertain. Many analysts anticipate a pattern similar to past halvings, where prices surged post-event due to constrained coin supply. However, the trajectory of Bitcoin&#8217;s price will ultimately hinge on demand dynamics throughout the halving period. As the cryptocurrency market matures and competition from other digital assets intensifies, predicting demand becomes increasingly complex.</p>
<h3>How Does a Halving Work?</h3>
<p>A Bitcoin halving is an intrinsic feature of the network&#8217;s underlying blockchain software, which regulates the rate of new bitcoin creation. Miners compete to validate transactions through &#8216;mining&#8217;, receiving new bitcoins as rewards for their efforts. The network is programmed to halve these rewards every 210,000 blocks.</p>
<h3>Why Does Bitcoin Halve?</h3>
<p><strong>Bitcoin halving</strong>s are encoded in the network&#8217;s software, designed by the anonymous figure or group known as &#8216;Satoshi Nakamoto&#8217;. While the exact rationale behind halvings remains speculative, theories suggest they were implemented to stimulate early adoption by distributing coins rapidly. Additionally, halvings introduce deflationary measures, ensuring a predetermined rate of new coin issuance.</p>
<p>Despite criticisms regarding Bitcoin&#8217;s design and halving mechanics, including accusations of fostering saving over spending and comparisons to pyramid schemes, halvings remain integral to Bitcoin&#8217;s monetary policy.</p>
<p>In conclusion, the <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> represents a significant event in the cryptocurrency market, offering both opportunities and risks for traders. Understanding its implications and leveraging appropriate trading strategies can empower traders to navigate this event effectively and potentially capitalize on market movements.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Unlike fiat currencies with ever-expanding supplies controlled by central banks, Bitcoin boasts a fixed and finite supply of 21 million coins. With over 19 million already mined, the remaining Bitcoins will be gradually released through a process known as halving. Why is Halving Important? &#8220;Bitcoin&#8217;s limited supply and issuance mechanism are crucial features,&#8221; says Bruce</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:264">Unlike fiat currencies with ever-expanding supplies controlled by central banks, Bitcoin boasts a fixed and finite supply of 21 million coins. With over 19 million already mined, the remaining Bitcoins will be gradually released through a process known as halving.</p>
<h3 data-sourcepos="5:1-5:29">Why is Halving Important?</h3>
<p data-sourcepos="7:1-7:268">&#8220;Bitcoin&#8217;s limited supply and issuance mechanism are crucial features,&#8221; says Bruce Fenton, CEO of Chainstone Labs. This controlled issuance, achieved through halving, positions Bitcoin as a store of value similar to gold, contrasting with inflationary fiat currencies.</p>
<h2 data-sourcepos="9:1-9:28">What is Bitcoin Halving?</h2>
<p data-sourcepos="11:1-11:319">Simply put, halving is the act of cutting the Bitcoin mining reward in half, occurring roughly every four years. This mechanism, embedded in Bitcoin&#8217;s algorithm, combats inflation by maintaining scarcity. Theoretically, with demand remaining constant, a reduced supply of new Bitcoins should lead to price appreciation.</p>
<p data-sourcepos="13:1-13:243">&#8220;<a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/bitcoin-hash-rate-sets-record-high/">Bitcoin</a>&#8216;s production scarcity defines its finiteness,&#8221; explains David Weisberger, CEO of CoinRoutes. &#8220;Reduced rewards constrain supply, and when demand remains high, it can positively impact the price, making Bitcoin attractive to investors.&#8221;</p>
<h3 data-sourcepos="15:1-15:42">Understanding the Mechanics of Halving</h3>
<p data-sourcepos="17:1-17:387">Bitcoin transactions are validated by a decentralized network of miners who compete to solve complex mathematical problems. The winner earns a reward of 6.25 BTC for adding a new block of transactions to the blockchain (proof-of-work mechanism). With the current Bitcoin price, this reward translates to roughly $193,750, a significant incentive for miners to maintain network stability.</p>
<p data-sourcepos="19:1-19:281">New blocks are added approximately every 10 minutes, and Bitcoin&#8217;s code dictates a reward reduction by half after every 210,000 blocks are mined, translating to roughly every four years. These halving events are often accompanied by periods of increased Bitcoin price volatility.</p>
<h2 data-sourcepos="21:1-21:37">When is the Next Bitcoin Halving?</h2>
<p data-sourcepos="23:1-23:222">While the exact date hinges on block creation, experts anticipate the next halving to occur around May 2024, aligning with the historical four-year cycle. This predictability helps mitigate potential shocks to the network.</p>
<h3 data-sourcepos="25:1-25:49">Volatility and Price Movements Around Halving</h3>
<p data-sourcepos="27:1-27:340">&#8220;Historically, significant price volatility surrounds Bitcoin halving events,&#8221; says Rob Chang, CEO of Gryphon Digital Mining. &#8220;However, the price typically rebounds significantly a few months after.&#8221; While other factors influence Bitcoin&#8217;s price, halving events generally seem to have a bullish effect after the initial volatility subsides.</p>
<h3 data-sourcepos="29:1-29:27">Investor Considerations</h3>
<p data-sourcepos="31:1-31:367">Richard Baker, CEO of TAAL Distributed Information Technologies, advises investors to exercise caution. While scarcity can drive price increases, reduced mining activity could lead to price stagnation. &#8220;The focus for investors should be on the network&#8217;s overall growth,&#8221; says Weisberger. &#8220;A growing network strengthens Bitcoin&#8217;s potential as a global store of value.&#8221;</p>
<h3 data-sourcepos="33:1-33:36">A Look Back: Past Halving Events</h3>
<p data-sourcepos="35:1-35:386">The first Bitcoin halving occurred in November 2012, followed by subsequent halvings in July 2016 and May 2020. The initial mining reward in 2009 was 50 BTC per block, dropping by half with each halving event. The final halving is estimated to occur in 2140, exhausting the total supply of 21 million Bitcoins. At that point, miners will solely rely on transaction fees as compensation.</p>
<h3 data-sourcepos="37:1-37:30">Potential Impact on Miners</h3>
<p data-sourcepos="39:1-39:211">Baker suggests that miners might shift processing power away from Bitcoin after the next halving to chase higher transaction fees elsewhere, potentially jeopardizing network security due to a decrease in miners.</p>
<h3 data-sourcepos="41:1-41:48">The Counterpoint: Supply and Demand Dynamics</h3>
<p data-sourcepos="43:1-43:495">Patricia Trompeter, CEO of Sphere 3D Corp., highlights that while halving reduces miner rewards, it also shrinks the supply of new coins without affecting demand. &#8220;If economic theory holds true, as it has historically for Bitcoin, prices should rise dramatically due to the supply shock,&#8221; she says. &#8220;However, the direct link between historical price movements and halving events remains a subject of debate.&#8221; Increased prices would incentivize miners to continue processing Bitcoin transactions.</p>
<h3 data-sourcepos="45:1-45:14">Conclusion</h3>
<p data-sourcepos="47:1-47:284">Bitcoin halving is a critical mechanism that controls inflation and reinforces Bitcoin&#8217;s unique value proposition as a scarce digital asset. While the short-term impact on price can be volatile, the long-term implications for Bitcoin&#8217;s viability as a store of value remain promising.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> events play a crucial role in the Bitcoin network. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about the <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> scheduled for 2024.</p>
<p>Bitcoin has always been at the forefront of innovation, continuously redefining our understanding of decentralized technologies. Since its inception, Bitcoin has introduced a groundbreaking system designed to address the shortcomings of traditional finance and empower users worldwide. This vision has laid the foundation for today&#8217;s cryptocurrency market.</p>
<p>At the heart of Bitcoin&#8217;s technology lies a unique mechanism known as <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong>. Occurring approximately every four years, <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> events have historically been pivotal moments for Bitcoin, capturing the attention of investors, tech enthusiasts, and the general public alike.</p>
<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll delve into the concept of <strong>Bitcoin halving,</strong> explore its historical significance, and examine its potential impact on the cryptocurrency landscape leading up to the 2024 halving.</p>
<h2>What Is Bitcoin Halving?</h2>
<p>To grasp the significance of the upcoming<strong> Bitcoin halving</strong>, it&#8217;s essential to understand what Bitcoin halving entails and how it operates within the broader Bitcoin network.</p>
<p><strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> is a predetermined event in the network that reduces the reward given to Bitcoin miners for processing transactions. Miners play a crucial role in the Bitcoin ecosystem, using powerful computers to validate transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. In return for their efforts, miners are rewarded with new bitcoins. This process not only introduces new bitcoins into circulation but also ensures the security and integrity of the entire Bitcoin network.</p>
<h2>How Bitcoin Halving Works?</h2>
<p><strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> events occur approximately every 210,000 blocks, or roughly every four years. Initially, the reward for mining a block was 50 bitcoins. Following the first halving in 2012, this reward was halved to 25 bitcoins, then to 12.5 bitcoins in 2016, and further reduced to 6.25 bitcoins in 2020.</p>
<p>The 2024 halving will see the block reward decrease to 3.125 BTC per block. This reduction in rewards is a fundamental aspect of Bitcoin&#8217;s design, creating a form of artificial scarcity.</p>
<h3>The Purpose of Halving Events</h3>
<p><strong>Bitcoin halving</strong> was integrated into the Bitcoin protocol by its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, as a mechanism to control inflation. Unlike fiat currencies, which can be subject to inflationary pressures, <a href="https://coinengineer.net/blog/billionaire-hedge-funder-bill-ackman-mulls-bitcoin/">Bitcoin</a> has a fixed supply capped at 21 million coins. Halving ensures that the creation of new bitcoins slows down over time, making Bitcoin inherently deflationary. This scarcity is one of the primary reasons why Bitcoin is often referred to as &#8216;digital gold.&#8217;</p>
<p>Importantly, halving events are not triggered by transaction volume or external factors but are solely based on the number of blocks mined. This predictability adds transparency to Bitcoin&#8217;s monetary policy, setting it apart from the unpredictable fiscal policies of traditional currencies.</p>
<h3>The History of Bitcoin Halving</h3>
<p>To understand the full impact of <strong>Bitcoin halving</strong>, it&#8217;s essential to examine its historical context within Bitcoin&#8217;s development. By analyzing past halving events, we can identify patterns and trends that shed light on Bitcoin&#8217;s revolutionary role in the digital asset landscape.</p>
<h3>A Brief Overview of Bitcoin</h3>
<p>Bitcoin, the first decentralized digital currency, was introduced by an individual or group of individuals under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. It was unveiled to the world in a 2008 white paper titled &#8220;Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.&#8221; The first block of the Bitcoin blockchain, known as the genesis block, was mined in January 2009. Since then, Bitcoin has evolved from a novel digital experiment into a prominent financial asset, inspiring the creation of numerous other cryptocurrencies.</p>
<p><strong>Past Bitcoin Halving Events </strong></p>
<p><strong>2012 Halving:</strong> The first Bitcoin halving occurred on November 28, 2012. The block reward was reduced from 50 bitcoins to 25 bitcoins. While this event went largely unnoticed by the general public, it marked a significant milestone for early adopters and miners in the Bitcoin community.</p>
<p><strong>2016 Halving:</strong> The second halving took place on July 9, 2016, reducing the block reward to 12.5 bitcoins. By this time, Bitcoin had gained greater mainstream adoption, and the halving generated speculation about its potential impact on Bitcoin&#8217;s price and miner ecosystem. 2020 Halving: The most recent halving in May 2020 saw the block reward decrease to 6.25 bitcoins. This event occurred amid growing institutional interest in Bitcoin and garnered attention from a broader and more diverse set of stakeholders than previous halvings.</p>
<p><strong>Bitcoin Halving 2024: What to Expect</strong></p>
<p>As the Bitcoin community prepares for the next halving, there is a sense of anticipation and speculation about its potential effects. Anticipating the impact of this event requires considering both technical aspects and market dynamics that may unfold.</p>
<p>The 2024 Bitcoin halving is projected to occur when the 840,000th block is mined in April 2024. At this point, the block reward for miners will be halved from 6.25 bitcoins to approximately 3.125 bitcoins per block.</p>
<p>Historically, halving events have sparked increased public interest and price volatility. While past performance is not indicative of future results, some analysts anticipate a bullish market trend leading up to and following the halving. This outlook is particularly noteworthy given Bitcoin&#8217;s recent price surge, driven by optimism about ecosystem developments and the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year.</p>
<p>Predictions surrounding the upcoming halving often focus on its implications for miners. While this has been a topic of discussion since Bitcoin&#8217;s inception, speculation about how this specific halving will impact Bitcoin mining has intensified in light of recent ecosystem developments. Supporters of Ordinals, for instance, argue that transaction fees associated with minting inscriptions – which remain popular – could mitigate the impact of lower block rewards for miners.</p>
<p>Of course, many of these forecasts are speculative, especially those related to the potential impact of newer Bitcoin protocols like Ordinals on miners following the 2024 halving event.</p>
<p><strong>A Critical Component of the Bitcoin Network</strong></p>
<p>The significance of the Bitcoin halving extends beyond the cryptocurrency community. It challenges conventional notions of monetary policy and value, showcasing the innovative potential of blockchain technology. Halving events not only affect the price and scarcity of Bitcoin but also ripple across the entire digital currency landscape.</p>
<p>The 2024 halving underscores Bitcoin&#8217;s enduring appeal and evolving narrative. While it presents challenges for miners and investors navigating changing economic landscapes, it also encourages the Bitcoin community to explore opportunities for growth, innovation, and continued mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency.</p>
<p>As Bitcoin matures and gains acceptance, halving events serve as pivotal moments reaffirming its foundational principles. For enthusiasts, investors, and observers alike, the halving is a reminder of the dynamic and transformative nature of digital currencies. It fosters ongoing exploration and understanding, not only of Bitcoin but also of the future possibilities that cryptocurrencies hold in reshaping our global financial system.</p>
<p>The 2024 Bitcoin halving is more than just an event; it&#8217;s a milestone in the digital currency revolution, offering insights into the intricate interplay between technology and economics that defines the world of crypto.</p>
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