MVRV Gradient 30D
Time derivative of MVRV over a rolling 30-day window - short-term action indication capturing accelerations and decelerations of the valuation ratio.
What is it?
MVRV Gradient 30D computes the average variation of the MVRV ratio over a rolling 30-day window, normalized. Where raw MVRV measures a valuation level, this gradient measures the speed at which that level is changing. A positive gradient indications upward acceleration of the ratio (fresh capital entering quickly); negative, a deceleration or reversal (active distribution). This time derivative converts a static indicator into a dynamic short-term indication.
How to read
Horizontal axis is time, vertical axis centered on zero. A horizontal zero-line separates positive territory (upward MVRV acceleration) from negative (deceleration). Typical 30D gradient amplitude is high because the short window captures all daily noise. Reading: marked positive peaks = euphoria phases or violent rallies; negative peaks = corrections or short capitulations.
Key zones
Three typical attention zones. Strong positive zone (gradient > historical 90th percentile threshold): extreme acceleration, often end of short upward move. Strong negative zone (< 10th percentile threshold): short-term capitulation or structural break. Neutral zone (oscillation around zero): consolidation or range. Extremes symmetry around zero is statistical: short rallies and short corrections have comparable amplitudes on this gradient.
What to observe
Watch for three patterns. (1) Price divergence: price rising but 30D gradient flattening or flipping negative = short-term structural weakness. (2) Zero-line crossing: shift from negative to positive = buyer rotation indication after correction. (3) Comparison with 90D/180D/360D gradients: if 30D is positive while longer horizons are negative, the acceleration is tactical not structural.
Historical context
The 30D MVRV Gradient historically reaches its positive peaks during short post-capitulation accumulation phases (massive technical rebound) as well as end-of-bull euphoria phases (parabolic move). Negative peaks have marked flash crashes (rapid 30-40% corrections) and short bear market capitulations. The 30D temporal convention comes from short swing trading standards adapted to on-chain analysis.
Expert notes
Distinct from mvrv-classic (raw ratio level): here we measure the time derivative, a second-order indication. The naturally high 30D gradient amplitude makes it noisy, to be used in conjunction with longer horizons to confirm indication quality. The 30D window is a compromise: long enough to filter intra-week noise, short enough to catch tactical reversals.
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not confuse with mvrv-classic: the gradient says NOTHING about the current valuation level, only about its speed of change. A strongly positive 30D gradient can coexist with raw MVRV (undervalued) - this is typical of an early rally. Also not to be confused with mvrv-z-score (statistical normalization of the level, not the derivative). And not a direct buy/sell indication - a tactical confirmation tool.
Programmatic access
REST API
curl -sS \
'https://api.trinityinsights.io/api/v1/onchain/mvrv-gradient-30d/history?days=90' \
-H 'X-API-Key: $TRINITY_API_KEY'MCP server
{
"tool": "get_chart_value",
"metric_id": "mvrv-gradient-30d",
"timeframe": "1y"
}Required tier: pro. See the pricing grid for the tier list and the MCP documentation for multi-client configuration.
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