The Bitcoin Halving Is Here (And Why It Matters)

In this video, I discuss the upcoming 2020 Bitcoin halving and why it is so important. When the halving occurs on approximately May 11, the Bitcoin miners' reward will be cut from 12.50 BTC to 6.25 BTC, which will ease the selling pressure on Bitcoin. If Bitcoin demand stays constant or increases, the price of Bitcoin should appreciate. The most bullish time for Bitcoin has historically been in the 12-18 months following the halving (which previously occurred in 2012 and 2016 as well). The enormous amount of central bank money printing should only add fuel to the fire.

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[tyleredwards]

just bought half a bitcoin, very excited. I am 16, so hopefully, by age 26, it will be worth a decent amount! Great video.

[fizbalaban]

Hi, thank you for the informative content. What would you have to say regarding the argument that the halving and the effects of it is already priced in? The bullish price targets essentially make the assumption that long term effects of halving are not priced in. I am personally betting against this argument and will keep buying bitcoin until it hits the $20k mark.

[saradamron]

Will you do a video on how you plan to sell your bitcoin when it comes time?

[trucphan]

Hello, first I'd like to say thank you so much for your teachings. It helped me so much in such a short amount of time. I do have a question for you, whats your thoughts on investing in Banks. Is it a bad investment if we hit a recession or inflation?

[jnegreira]

Halving overconcern, worryless fees.
Miners earn not only the rewards, but the transaction fees also. So it's not precise any calculation take in account just the blocks reward. At each halving the transation fees take more and more importance on miners balance. Why everybody worry about halvings and not about fees ? On the long run, would miners work basicaly for the fees ? On the long run fees will be more than rewards.

[jnegreira]

Matt, just checking on dashboard after the btc halving, transactions fees has pumped. I suppose btc transaction fees increase will do some compensation to miners after the halving ...

[stevep.]

“Money Printer Go Brrr” is Matt’s go meme. Never gets old. 😂

[jnegreira]

Hi Matt. Let me do a little comment about the formula you show about profit of miners. It's not only "profit = reward - expenses", it's "profit = reward + fees - expenses". Do you know if halving affects the fees ? In the dashboard shows Avg. fees at 1.5% of subsidy (the 12.5 BTC reward). Do you think it'll jump to 3% after halving ? As usual, great videos and references. Tks.

[mickeybusanet]

whats the difference in owning bitcoin cash and will it also be affected

[michaelnguyen]

Matt, just wanted to say thank you. Because of you I own 1 bitcoin. Since my initial investment, I have already seen it increased with a $2, 000 profit. I will hold on to it until it turns into 1 million. Thank you!

[MsMyhouse]

Hi Matthew. Would you please do a follow-up on this video?

[nabila]

This may be a silly question but if you could answer it would be greatly appreciated. Why would countries start using bitcoin? Would it not be in their interest to start their own cryptocurrency which they could control and manipulate?

[xz]

Hi Matt, what do you think of oil tanker stocks? Thanks

[doubler]

I'm just learning about bitcoin. I'm confused with the halving process. Do people invest on the day of halving? Or do people invest prior to the halving and sell on the day? Can someone clear up what people do in preparation to this halving

[Idealclone]

what would happen if Bitcoin went to 0? would you lose all your investment? or can you HODL it back again?

[cathymartin]

I agree with owning the bitcoin itself. However, I had funds in my Roth IRA and could pick up GBTC there. It will grow tax free. I am sure this will be a savings even with the fees. I did manage to pick up some actual bitcoin and am very happy with my choices. I enjoy your YouTube channel and have learned quite a bit from you. Thank you.

[PassiveIncomeTom]

*Bitcoin is going on a nice run. The real question is how high will it go before the halving.* 🤔

[methodman]

Don't you think it's a good idea to try to sell around the top of the spike when bitcoin blows up (if there is a spike, fingers crossed) and then buy again at a much lower price?

[twt-]

The ran up of Bitcoin to $20, 000 was said to be due to traders from China and Korea. Since then, the government there, especially the Chinese, has clamped down on the activities. Do you care to comment on this? Thanks.

[surfman]

Why is supply halved as well? Is that not depending on who stops mining?