In this episode, I’m joined by James Check — co-founder and on-chain analyst at Check On Chain — to break down Bitcoin’s current “Chop Solidation” phase and what it means for the next big move.

We cover:

• Why Bitcoin’s four-year cycle may be losing its predictive power

• How ETFs and treasury companies are reshaping market structure

• The bull vs. bear case for Bitcoin going into 2025

• Why sell-side pressure isn’t crashing the market

• How to build a probabilistic game plan for any market condition

James shares deep insights into on-chain data, investor sentiment, and trading strategy — offering one of the clearest frameworks for understanding Bitcoin’s evolving market structure.

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00:00 Introduction and Current State of Bitcoin

01:58 Chop Solidation: Understanding Market Trends

05:40 The Four-Year Cycle: A Dying Narrative?

09:29 Market Dynamics: Demand vs. Supply

13:24 Sell-Side Pressure: Analyzing Market Sentiment

19:17 Bull and Bear Cases: Navigating Uncertainty

24:46 Understanding Bitcoin's Price Levels

27:04 Gold's Influence on Bitcoin

29:15 Market Sentiment and Historical Trends

31:27 Leverage Wipeouts and Market Structure

35:06 The Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies

42:20 Navigating Uncertainty in Bitcoin Trading

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