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What Is Cryptocurrency Halving?

By Motley Fool StaffUpdated Jun 12, 2025 at 11:54 PM

Key Points

  • Bitcoin's price rose 526,000% from $13.50 in 2012 to $71,000 by mid-2024 due to factors including halvings.
  • Halving events reduce Bitcoin rewards for miners by half roughly every four years, impacting supply.
  • Other cryptocurrencies like Litecoin and Ethereum Classic also use halving to control inflation and supply.

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