Bitcoin Fails to Confirm Price Gains Post-2024 Halving in 2025
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 01 2026- Halving Impact: The April 2024 Bitcoin halving reduced block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, leading to decreased miner revenue and failing to confirm price gains by the end of 2025, which challenges the historical trend of post-halving price surges.
- Industry Consolidation Expectations: Due to reduced profitability, industry analysts speculate on potential further consolidation, where larger, more efficient miners may benefit while smaller miners with higher operational costs exit the market, impacting competitive dynamics.
- ETF Approval Effects: Although the SEC's approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early 2024 aimed to boost adoption, the anticipated price spikes did not materialize in 2025, highlighting economic factors as a key area of analysis and reflecting market uncertainty.
- Data Scarcity: Current data scarcity complicates final evaluations of Bitcoin's performance in 2025, with analysts emphasizing the need for reliable primary sources for accurate market assessments, indicating a heightened focus on future trends.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
