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Bitcoin Issuance Rate

Definition

Bitcoin Issuance Rate measures the speed at which new bitcoins are generated and introduced into circulation. This rate is algorithmically controlled by the Bitcoin protocol, decreasing by half approximately every four years through a process called halving. The predictable reduction in new supply contributes significantly to Bitcoin’s economic model of programmed scarcity. It directly influences the asset’s supply-side dynamics, a critical factor for market analysts.