Bitcoin Halving 2024: Why Supply Cuts = Price Surge

Halving happened April 2024. Miner rewards: 12.5 BTC → 6.25 BTC. Historical pattern: 12-18 months after halving = bull market. 2026 = peak cycle.

📉 Supply Shock = Price Up

Before Halving (April 2024)

900 BTC mined daily = 328K/year supply increase

After Halving (April 2024 - Now)

450 BTC mined daily = 164K/year supply increase (-50% ⬇️)

2026 Impact

Scarcity premium kicks in. Less supply + institutional demand = $200K-300K BTC price target realistic.

📊 Halving Cycle History

2012 Halving: BTC jumped $5 → $1,000 (18 months)

2016 Halving: BTC jumped $600 → $20K (24 months)

2020 Halving: BTC jumped $6.5K → $69K (18 months)

2024 Halving → 2026: BTC likely $200K+ (18 months post-halving)

⚠️: Historical pattern ≠ guaranteed future. But supply scarcity = mathematical reality.