Expert James Check discusses Bitcoin cash and carry trading, institutional adoption, on-chain analysis, and market manipulation accusations. Topics include ETFs, Wall Street using data, generational wealth management, Bitcoin's role in politics and energy, and future price predictions.

James Check, an expert in Bitcoin economics and on-chain analysis, discusses the evolving landscape of Bitcoin derivatives and their impact on price dynamics. He delves into concepts like 'chopsolidation' and how institutional interest is shaping market volatility. The conversation covers the changing demographics of Bitcoin hodlers, potential crises' effects on pricing, and Bitcoin's role as a diversified asset. Check also emphasizes the importance of decision-making strategies in navigating the complexities of the Bitcoin market.

In this discussion, James Check, an expert in on-chain Bitcoin analytics, shares insights on common misconceptions surrounding Bitcoin. He highlights the significance of understanding long-term holder behavior and key market metrics that could indicate potential price peaks. The conversation navigates risks like audience capture and speculates on Bitcoin's trajectory—whether it will experience slow growth or major drops. Check also reflects on the future role of Bitcoin in investment portfolios, drawing intriguing parallels with gold and even pondering the existence of extraterrestrial Bitcoin.

James Check, an On-Chain update expert, discusses Bitcoin's clean bill of health for the bull market to resume. Topics include on-chain analysis, Bitcoin versus gold, Ethereum's challenges, and the significance of trust in trustless money.

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam dug deep into the world of on-chain analysis with James Check and David Puell, exploring their new framework called Cointime Economics, and looking at trends on-chain that may signal a new bull market could be imminent."Cointime Economics: A New Framework for Bitcoin on-chain Analysis"https://20368641.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/20368641/Cointime%20Economics%20%5BDIGITAL%20SINGLE%5D.pdf00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:02:05 Introducing Checkmate and David Puell00:02:37 “Cointime Economics: A New Framework for Bitcoin On-Chain Analysis”00:04:30 What is a “UTXO”?00:06:41 Flaws of Traditional UTXO Analysis00:08:55 “Lost Coins”00:10:29 “Coin-days Destroyed”00:13:13 Measuring “Liveliness” in Bitcoin00:18:44 “Vaultedness” - Measuring Conviction for a Bitcoin Bull Case00:23:22 What is a “Coin-Block”?00:26:11 “The REAL Average Cost Basis” - Cointime: True Market Deviation (AVIV Ratio)00:35:47 Determining How Coins are Actually Lost00:38:40 “MVRV” - Comparing Market Value to Realize Value00:43:46 “Sell-Side Risk Ratio”00:51:20 What Checkmate and David are Seeing in the On-Chain Data00:56:28 Limitations with On-Chain Analytics00:59:54 The Most “Signal to Noise” OnChain Metrics01:03:10 How to Connect with Checkmate and David01:04:38 “Swan Signal” OutroConnect with Sam, David, and Checkmate:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahDavid Puell: https://twitter.com/dpuellARKJames Check: https://twitter.com/_Checkmatey_Connect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Secure your BItcoin in a multisignature vault that requires 2 of 3 keys to access. You hold two keys for complete control, but you don't have to go it along. Learn more at swan.com/vault.Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin.