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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Inside the Chaincheck report
The report tracks a dozen on-chain and market signals that historically align with Bitcoin cycle bottoms. Eight are now flashing, according to the authors. That's a notable shift from earlier in the year, though the report doesn't specify the exact prior count. The most striking data point is the long-term holder sell-off: 356,000 BTC moved out of wallets that had been dormant for at least 155 days, all within a month. That's a heavy distribution phase, the kind that often shows up near a local bottom.
The 356,000 BTC question
Long-term holders are typically the most committed Bitcoin investors. When they sell in volume, it's usually a sign of capitulation — the final wave of panic or profit-taking before a trend change. The report ties this sell-off directly to the capitulation signals. It doesn't call a bottom, but the data suggests the selling pressure may be exhausting itself.
Vaneck's call
Vaneck's analysts argue that the combination of these signals points to the end of the 11-month correction. They don't give a price target or a timeline, but the report's language is more confident than previous editions. The firm has been tracking this cycle closely, and this is the first time so many signals have aligned.
Who's behind the report
Matthew Sigel leads Vaneck's digital assets research. He's been a frequent voice on Bitcoin's macro cycle, and his team's work is widely read by institutional investors. The senior investment analyst who co-authored the report isn't named in the release, but the research unit has a track record of data-driven calls.
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. For now, Vaneck's data suggests the worst may be over.
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