Less Noise, More Signal James Check: Here’s what’s weird about this Bitcoin all-time high
Jul 21, 2025
In this conversation, Bitcoin on-chain analyst James Check, founder of CheckOnChain, shares his insights on the current Bitcoin market dynamics. He emphasizes the significance of market psychology and the patience required from investors. The discussion also covers the recent price surge, the implications of low trading volume, and strategies for navigating volatile markets. James explores the potential future of Bitcoin coexisting with fiat currencies and addresses blind spots that investors should consider.
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Quiet Bitcoin All-Time High
- This Bitcoin all-time high is unusual due to extremely low trading volume and muted Google search interest.
- Low volume during a price surge signals a lack of wide market enthusiasm, making this rally strange compared to typical previous all-time highs.
Bitcoin Holder Cycle Experience
- James describes a typical Bitcoin holder's journey through cycles: buying tops, enduring bears, and accumulating meaningfully through bear markets.
- His father exemplifies adapting to lower volatility by buying more after having sold at lower prices to recover his basis.
Plan Bitcoin Selling Before Surge
- Make a concrete, written plan for selling or reallocating Bitcoin before the market moves significantly higher.
- Avoid benchmarking your plan only at current high prices; consider prior strong support levels like $75K and $100K instead.
