Who We Are
At CheckOnChain, we recognize Bitcoin as one of the most transformative assets of our era—a decentralized store of value combining security, scarcity, and transparency. Yet, Bitcoin's inherent volatility often creates uncertainty for investors and traders navigating its price movements.
Our platform merges 6+ years of Bitcoin market analysis with pioneering on-chain analytics to decode market trends. By studying blockchain data—such as wallet activity, supply dynamics, and miner behavior—we provide actionable frameworks to help you:
- Interpret real-time market conditions
- Make data-driven investment decisions
- Build confidence in managing Bitcoin's volatility
Mission: To equip you with elite-level Bitcoin education—think of us as your "Bitcoin Personal Trainer."
Meet James Check: Founder and On-Chain Expert
James Check bridges engineering precision and financial market acumen to advance Bitcoin analytics. His background includes:
- Geotechnical Engineering: Specialized in tunnel/basement design, working with probabilistic models and big data.
- Bitcoin On-Chain Analysis: A pioneer since 2019, inventing metrics like "Cointime Economics" (co-authored with ARK Invest’s David Puell).
- Leadership at Glassnode (2021–24): Authored The Week On-Chain newsletter (120+ editions), hosted educational videos (76K subscribers), and spoke at top conferences.
Unique Approach: James combines blockchain data interpretation with investor psychology to assess Bitcoin’s macro trends.
Endorsements from Industry Leaders
Peter Dunworth, Founder of The Bitcoin Adviser
"James is the world’s pre-eminent on-chain analyst. His insights are critical for client education and Bitcoin adoption."
Dylan LeClair, Bitcoin Analyst
"His ability to translate raw data into objective analysis is unmatched—a cornerstone of my Bitcoin research."
Murad Mahmudov, Founder of STFX
"Top 3 on-chain analyst globally, with mind-boggling indicator innovations."
David Puell, ARK Invest
"Co-authoring Cointime Economics with James was a career highlight."
James’s Notable Contributions
| Project | Role | Key Detail |
|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|
| Cointime Economics | Co-Author | Groundbreaking Bitcoin economic framework (Report) |
| The Week On-Chain | Author/Editor (120+ issues) | Glassnode’s flagship newsletter (30K readers) |
| Coinbase Institutional | Speaker | Guided institutions on crypto markets |
| Bitcoin 2022 Conference | Panelist | Discussed "Future of Financial Forecasting" |
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FAQ: Bitcoin On-Chain Analysis
Q: How does on-chain data differ from technical analysis?
A: On-chain analytics evaluate blockchain activity (e.g., wallet flows, miner movements), while TA focuses on price charts. Together, they provide a 360° market view.
Q: Why is Bitcoin’s volatility so high?
A: Limited liquidity, macroeconomic factors, and sentiment shifts drive volatility—but long-term holders benefit from its scarcity.
Q: What’s the best metric for spotting Bitcoin bottoms?
A: James’s "Cointime" model tracks supply dormancy to identify accumulation zones.
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