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CryptoUpdated•Originally published 6 July 2026•Updated 6 July 2026•
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Bitcoin Miner Capitulation Hits Historic Lows Signaling Potential Market Bottom

Key Facts

1Bitcoin's supply in profit has dropped to 46%, a level historically associated with capitulation phases preceding major rallies.
2Bitcoin faces technical risks from a rising wedge setup that could trigger a price drop toward the $59,000 level.

In a move reflecting peak selling pressure, on-chain technical data indicates that the Bitcoin BTC network has entered a historic 'miner capitulation' phase. According to reports, miner stress indicators have returned to record lows, a phenomenon typically associated with flushing out weak hands before the start of new bullish cycles. These signals coincide with the percentage of supply in profit dropping to 46%, reinforcing the hypothesis that price is approaching a local bottom despite technical risks from a rising wedge formation that could press toward $59,000.

This phase gains particular significance when compared to the 2020 and 2022 cycles, where the cessation of forced selling by miners served as the primary pivot point for price direction, per market data. Reports suggest that declining mining profitability is forcing less efficient firms to exit, thereby reducing persistent sell-side pressure on the network. Simultaneously, altcoins like Ethereum are showing tight correlation with these moves, as markets await BTC stabilization to determine future capital flows.

Looking ahead, traders are monitoring Bitcoin BTC support levels to ensure the rising wedge does not break to the downside, focusing on price stability above psychological support zones. On the macro front, markets are awaiting a series of speeches from US Federal Reserve officials next week, which will dictate the direction of the Dollar Index and its direct impact on risk appetite for digital assets. Continued low miner stress levels will remain the key catalyst to watch for a potential price reversal.