Miner Capitulation Is a Contrarian Signal, Indicates Renewed BTC Price Momentum, VanEck Says

Miner capitulation is a contrarian signal, indicates renewed BTC price momentum, VanEck says

VanEck data shows declining bitcoin mining activity has historically preceded strong returns in bitcoin.

VanEck Says Bitcoin Hashrate Dip Could Set Up 2026 Rally

Bitcoin (BTC) slid deeper into a difficult end to 2025 as selling pressure intensified in December, pushing the network hash rate down by roughly 4% over 30 days, according to VanEck’s latest Bitcoin ChainCheck. The drop, which coincided with Bitcoin’s weakest fourth quarter since 2018, is being framed by VanEck as a rare setup that has often come right before stronger long-term returns rather than prolonged weakness. Hashrate Drop, Miner Stress…

Decreased Bitcoin Hashrate Indicates Imminent Price Rise

A drop in Bitcoin hashrate in the past indicated miner capitulation and decreased selling pressure.  According to the VanEck Report, post-capitulation periods have coincided with price recoveries in BTC in the past.  During periods when the hashrate of Bitcoin decreases, there has often been an upward trend in its price over the next six months. The Bitcoin (BTC) network has seen a sharp drop in its hashrate, and analysts believe it is a sign of…

VanEck Says Bitcoin Bottom Is Near Based On Declining Mining Hashrate

VanEck observed that the Bitcoin mining hashrate declined significantly in the first half of December. The firm’s analysts stated that the trend often indicates a bottom for BTC and a bullish reversal. The Bitcoin mining hashrate dropped significantly mid-month. VanEck sees the trend as a positive sign for Bitcoin (BTC), signaling its potential rebound from its bearish trajectory. A ‘Tough Structural Squeeze’ for Bitcoin Mining According to the …