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Bitcoin Is 'Dead' Again — That's When You Buy | Checkmate

Feb 20, 2026

On-chain analyst James Check, also known as Checkmate, returns to The Last Trade as Bitcoin falls from its all-time high near K to the mid-,000 range, a move that has rattled many investors. James brings his data-driven approach, walking through the on-chain metrics, key price thresholds, and market structure indicators that help separate noise from signal during Bitcoin drawdowns. The conversation examines what long-term holders are doing, why the Bitcoin is dead narrative resurfaces at every cycle bottom, and the specific on-chain levels that historically mark turning points. James and the hosts discuss why drawdowns are precisely when conviction matters most and how to interpret current data objectively.

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