Bitcoin On-Chain Signals Show Massive Capitulation: 50,000 BTC Moved at a Loss

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Publié le 29 June 2026

Bitcoin (BTC)

Bitcoin’s on-chain indicators are showing capitulation signals unprecedented since the 2022 bottom. According to blockchain data, over 50,000 BTC have been moved at a loss in the last 48 hours, a volume surpassing the levels seen during the FTX crash in November 2022.

What Is On-Chain Capitulation?

“Capitulation” on the blockchain occurs when long-term holders sell their bitcoins at a loss, often under pressure from falling prices or liquidity constraints. The UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) Loss indicator measures the number of bitcoins moved whose acquisition price was higher than the selling price.

Verified on-chain analysts have noted that loss-making UTXOs have reached levels comparable to March 2020 and November 2022, two periods that preceded significant bitcoin rallies. However, the current macroeconomic context — with sentiment at its lowest (Fear & Greed at 12/100) and record Bitcoin ETF outflows (over $4 billion in June) — could indicate a deeper bearish cycle.

The RSI Indicator Shows Bullish Divergence

Paradoxically, bitcoin’s RSI (Relative Strength Index) indicator is showing bullish divergence on the weekly timeframe. This means that while prices have reached new lows, selling momentum is waning. Several analysts compare this configuration to the pattern that preceded the 2022 bear market bottom.

Bitcoin’s RSI is printing a key signal observed only twice in BTC history: in 2015 and in 2020, just before major bull cycles. Analysts believe this divergence could indicate the market is approaching an inflection point, even if sentiment remains extremely negative.

The Macro Context Weighs Heavy

Overall crypto market sentiment is at its lowest since early 2026, with the Fear & Greed Index at 12/100 — in Extreme Fear territory for the 7th consecutive day. Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows reached a monthly record of $4 billion in June, reflecting widespread institutional investor distrust. This bearish trend is part of a broader macro context, as illustrated by the...