Glossary
Halving: meaning, example and why it matters
A scheduled event in Bitcoin's protocol roughly every four years that cuts in half the reward paid for adding new blocks, slowing the rate at which new coins are created. It does not guarantee any price outcome.
Worked example
If the reward is 6.25 coins per block, a halving cuts it to 3.125. New supply from blocks falls by half from that point.
Illustrative numbers for explanation only. They are not market data, a forecast or a suggestion.
Why it matters
It slows the rate at which new coins are created, and it is part of why Bitcoin's supply is capped.
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Frequently asked questions
Does a halving raise the price?
There is no guarantee. Past prices do not set what happens after a halving.
Is this page investment advice?
No. Halving is explained in general terms with illustrative numbers. Market Dekho is not a SEBI-registered Research Analyst or Investment Adviser.
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