Bitcoin vs Inflation Dashboard
Compare Bitcoin's fixed 21 million supply against unlimited fiat money printing. See real M2 data, purchasing power erosion, and why Bitcoin is the hardest money ever created.
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Compare Bitcoin's mathematically fixed 21 million supply against expanding fiat currencies to understand why Bitcoin is considered "hard money."
Bitcoin Supply
20,040,625 BTC
of 21,000,000 maximum (95.43%)
USD Money Supply
$21.7T
M2 Money Supply (constantly expanding)
Next Bitcoin Halving
Estimated Date
April 13, 2028
Supply inflation will drop from 0.82% to ~0.41%
Money Supply Live Ticker
Created since you opened this page
USD M2 money supply · 2024 data · 6.2% annual growth
Supply Growth Comparison
- Bitcoin Supply
- Fiat M2 Supply
Bitcoin's supply grows predictably and approaches a fixed limit, while fiat money supply expands indefinitely.
Purchasing Power Over Time
- Bitcoin
- Fiat Currency
Bitcoin Gains
+0%
Fiat Loses
-24%
Bitcoin Halving Schedule
Halving #1
November 28, 2012
BTC Price
$12.35
Block
210,000
Reward
25 BTC
Halving #2
July 9, 2016
BTC Price
$650.63
Block
420,000
Reward
12.5 BTC
Halving #3
May 11, 2020
BTC Price
$8,821.42
Block
630,000
Reward
6.25 BTC
Halving #4
April 20, 2024
BTC Price
$64,000
Block
840,000
Reward
3.125 BTC
🔮 Halving #5
April 15, 2028 (Estimated)
Block
1,050,000
Reward
1.5625 BTC
Every 210,000 blocks (~4 years), Bitcoin's supply inflation rate is cut in half, approaching zero by 2140 when all 21 million BTC will be mined.
Four Key Principles
Understanding the fundamental difference between Bitcoin's fixed supply and fiat currency's unlimited expansion.
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01
Fixed Supply
Bitcoin has a hard cap of 21 million coins, enforced by mathematical code that cannot be changed. No government, company, or individual can create more Bitcoin.
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02
Fiat Expansion
Central banks can print unlimited amounts of currency to fund spending, which dilutes the value of existing money and erodes purchasing power over time.
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03
Halving Events
Bitcoin's supply rate cuts in half every 4 years (210,000 blocks), reducing inflation automatically until all coins are mined around 2140.
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04
Scarcity Premium
Fixed supply combined with growing demand creates long-term value appreciation, making Bitcoin a potential hedge against monetary inflation.
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Disclaimer
M2 money supply data is sourced from central bank publications and may lag by 1-2 months. Bitcoin supply data is real-time from blockchain APIs. This dashboard is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.