Inside the Chaincheck report
The report tracks a dozen signals that historically mark the bottom of a Bitcoin cycle. Eight are now flashing. That's up from earlier in the year, though the report doesn't specify the exact count from previous months. The most striking data point: long-term holders — wallets that haven't moved coins in at least 155 days — shed 356,000 BTC over 30 days. That's a heavy distribution phase, the kind that often shows up near a local bottom.
What Vaneck makes of it
Vaneck's analysts argue that the combination of these signals suggests the correction that started 11 months ago is close to its end. They don't call a bottom outright, but the report's language points to a shift in market structure. The sell-off from long-term holders, while large, is a classic capitulation event — the last wave of selling before a trend change.
Who wrote the report
Matthew Sigel leads digital assets research at Vaneck. He's been a frequent voice on Bitcoin's macro cycle. The senior investment analyst who co-authored the report isn't named in the release, but the team's work has been closely watched by institutional investors.
The report lands as Bitcoin trades in a tight range. Whether the correction actually ends depends on whether the remaining four signals start firing — and whether the market can hold above recent lows.
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