Realized PnL Momentum LTH
Realized PnL Momentum restricted to the long-term holder cohort. Distinct slope changes indicate conviction-side accumulation or distribution phases.
What is it?
Cohort variant of Realized PnL Momentum: 30-day gradient of USD Net PnL for Long-Term Holders, smoothed over 7 days. Isolates the acceleration or deceleration of conviction-side profit-loss flows (UTXOs > ~155 days). Much slower and more structural than the STH or global versions, it reveals distribution or accumulation phases on the conviction-holder side.
How to read
Read this momentum as a structural indicator: LTH pivots are rare but highly significant. A sustained positive acceleration of LTH momentum = ongoing conviction-side distribution (historically very reliable pre-top marker). A sustained negative deceleration = conviction-side capitulation (structural pre-bottom marker).
Key zones
Zero line: structural inflection. Sustained positive zone: ongoing conviction-side distribution (pre-top marker). Sustained negative zone: conviction-side capitulation (pre-bottom marker). LTH transitions are slow - prefer multi-month confirmations.
What to observe
Watch for LTH momentum flipping into positive after a long neutral phase - typically the indicator that a conviction cohort enters final distribution, indicating the cycle top within the next 3-6 months. Conversely, LTH momentum flipping into neutral from a sustained negative zone marks structural bottom.
Historical context
LTH momentum pivots have historically marked BTC cycle macro flips with a 3-6 month lead time. The indicator is particularly reliable for identifying final distribution phases, where conviction holders accelerate profit-taking in anticipation of the top.
Expert notes
LTH momentum is the most reliable indicator of the family for macro cycle analysis. Its slowness makes it a poor timing tool but an excellent regime indicator. Cross-reference with LTH SOPR and LTH SSR for complete conviction-side analyses.
Common mistakes to avoid
A high positive LTH momentum does not indicate an imminent top - it indicates ongoing conviction-side distribution. Exact top timing depends on fundamentals and demand-side absorption (ETFs, institutional). Momentum is a regime indicator, not an exact timing indicator.
Programmatic access
REST API
curl -sS \
'https://api.trinityinsights.io/api/v1/onchain/realized-pnl-momentum-lth/history?days=90' \
-H 'X-API-Key: $TRINITY_API_KEY'MCP server
{
"tool": "get_chart_value",
"metric_id": "realized-pnl-momentum-lth",
"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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