Bitcoin Faces Critical 'Halving' Event in 2024, Impacting Miners and Potentially Price
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Bitcoin "halving" is an event every 4 years where the reward for mining new blocks is cut in half. The next one is expected in April 2024.
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Reducing the mining reward over time makes Bitcoin's supply more scarce, which could increase its value.
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Miners receive less revenue from mining after the halving events, which may cause some to leave if unprofitable.
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Historically, Bitcoin's price has surged around halving events due to speculation and anticipation.
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As mining rewards decrease, Bitcoin's network security is impacted. Lower rewards mean fewer miners, leading to a reduced computing power securing the network.