According to a CoinGecko analysis, Bitcoin, has historically increased following halving events, with an average rise of 3,230%.
In the year that followed the initial halving on Nov. 28, 2012, when mining rewards were cut in half from 50 BTC to 25 BTC, the value of Bitcoin shot up from $12 to $1,075 a whopping 8,858% rise.
The value of the second halving in 2016 increased by 294%, bringing awards down to 12.5 BTC. The 2020 reward cut, which reduced it to 6.25 BTC, caused a 540% increase in value. Thanks to the excitement surrounding spot Bitcoin ETFs and optimistic investor attitude, Bitcoin had a great start in 2022 and reached an all-time high of $73,000.
Analysts predict that market demand will determine how the impending halving plays out. The introduction of successful Bitcoin ETFs has greatly improved market sentiment and increased the appeal of bitcoin. Bitcoin requires strong demand to continue growing.
The information highlights Bitcoin’s past growth trends following its halving, which encourages hope and increases interest in the cryptocurrencycurrency among investors.