Bitcoin Countdown: Less Than 1.2 Million BTC Left to Mine $BTC

The clock is ticking on Bitcoin's total supply. According to Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo, there are now officially less than 1.2 million BTC left to be mined. Rizzo’s observation highlights Bitcoin's defining feature — its scarcity, which is a key factor in its value proposition. As the supply dwindles, the potential for increased demand could drive its price higher.

Bitcoin's total supply is capped at 21 million coins, a design set by its pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. With 19.8 million BTC already mined, the remaining 1.2 million represents less than 6% of the total supply.

The Bitcoin halving event, which occurs every four years, reduces the already limited supply even more. During a halving, the reward for mining new blocks is reduced by half, slowing the rate at which new Bitcoins enter circulation.

The next Bitcoin halving is projected to occur on April 17, 2028, at a block height of 1,050,000. When this happens, the Bitcoin block reward will be slashed to 1.5625. The last Bitcoin halving occurred on April 20, 2024, at block height 840,000, with the Bitcoin block reward halved from 6.25 to 3.125.

With less than 1.2 million BTC left to mine, experts predict that the last Bitcoin will be mined around 2140, based on the current pace of block production and the halving schedule. This long-term horizon guarantees that Bitcoin's scarcity will remain a distinguishing quality for decades to come.

What's next for Bitcoin price?

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