Bitcoin Halving

Bitcoin Halving is an automatic event that cuts the reward miners receive for validating transactions in half, roughly every four years. Think of it like a built-in pay cut for the people who keep Bitcoin's network running. This matters because it reduces the rate at which new bitcoins enter circulation, which can affect Bitcoin's price and scarcity—similar to how a limited supply of something can make it more valuable. For example, if a miner earned 6 bitcoins for solving a block before halving, they'd earn 3 bitcoins after. Retail investors watch halving events closely because they historically precede price movements, though past performance doesn't guarantee future results.