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MCC Quant Research #GBTC

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (NYSE)



Asset: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC)

Timeframe: Weekly

Vehicle Role: Crypto Core Exposure / Bitcoin Beta

Fund Mandate: Long-only, cycle-driven accumulation with disciplined rotation and volatility hedging

Issue: December 19, 2025



1. Market Regime & Quant Score


Weighted Quant Components (Weekly):

  • MA alignment: 76%.

  • Price has rolled over from the sell zone and is retracing toward rising long-term structure.

  • DMI trend strength: 63%

  • Trend weakened materially following rejection at resistance; bearish directional pressure is dominant.

  • Ichimoku cloud positioning: 69%

  • Price below cloud; no confirmed bullish re-entry or trend resumption signal.

  • Momentum (MACD / Stochastic): 67%

  • Strong bearish momentum with oversold conditions developing.

  • Structure & trend integrity: 73%

  • Primary bull structure intact; current move classified as a corrective leg.

  • Volume/distribution: 72%

  • Distribution confirmed at the $95–100 sell zone; declining participation on the downside.

  • RSI offset (neutral-to-oversold): -9%


Market Regime: Corrective within primary Bitcoin bull structure

Total Quant Regime Score: 73 / 100


Interpretation: GBTC has transitioned from late-cycle distribution into a corrective phase. Momentum remains bearish, but the broader Bitcoin bull structure remains intact. This favors patience, capital preservation, and staged accumulation at lower structural supports rather than reactive buying.



2. MCC Portfolio Context


GBTC functions as a regulated Bitcoin beta within MCC’s Crypto Engine.

  • Role inside MCC: Core Bitcoin exposure vehicle

  • Volatility behavior: Very high; structurally mirrors BTC drawdowns and expansions

  • Rotation logic: Capital is deployed only during fear-driven corrections

  • Interaction with other engines: Crypto volatility hedged via private credit yield, gold exposure, and equity rotation


GBTC is not a yield asset; all allocations are funded by private credit cash flow recycling.



3. BUY SCENARIO — Long-Only Accumulation


Buy Zone 1 (Primary Structural Support): $65.00 – $62.50

  • Prior breakout and support confluence

  • First stabilization zone after sell-zone rejection

  • Acquisition Quality Score: 75 / 100


Buy Zone 2 (Secondary Accumulation): $46.50 – $44.00

  • High-volume node and trendline support

  • Elevated fear is likely across the crypto complex

  • Acquisition Quality Score: 85 / 100


Buy Zone 3 (Deep Cycle Reset): $22.00 – $20.00

  • Extreme fear or macro-driven liquidation

  • Maximum asymmetry for Bitcoin exposure

  • Acquisition Quality Score: 94 / 100


Example Allocation ($1,000 notional):

Zone

Allocation

Entry Range

MCC Rationale

Buy Zone 1

$400

$65.00–62.50

Structural support

Buy Zone 2

$350

$46.50–44.00

Fear-based accumulation

Buy Zone 3

$250

$22.00–20.00

Deep-cycle asymmetry



4. SELL / RISK-OFF SCENARIO (NO SHORTS)


Sell Zone 1: $95.00 – $100.00

  • Prior resistance and confirmed distribution

  • Action: Trim exposure and rotate into reserves or private credit


Sell Zone 2: Above $140.00

  • Euphoria and leverage-driven extension

  • Action: Aggressive de-risking and capital recycling


Capital Destination: Private credit engine → gold hedge → equities or future crypto re-entry during fear cycles



5. Cycle-Based ROI Bands


(From primary buy midpoint ≈ $63.75)

Cycle Phase

Target Range

Estimated ROI

Bear / Sideways

$44–70

-30% to +10%

Base Case

$95–100

+49% to +57%

Bull Expansion

$140+

+120%+



6. Risk Profile

  • Volatility: Very High

  • Drawdown Risk: ~50–70% in crypto bear phases

  • Trend Strength: Moderate (macro bullish, short-term bearish)

  • Success Probability: ~60–65%

  • Total Risk Score (1–100): 67 / 100


Hard Invalidation: Weekly structural failure below ~$20.



7. MCC Quant Rules Applied

  • Classified under Crypto Engine (core mandate)

  • Long-only; no shorting

  • Accumulation only during fear and structural support

  • Trims executed during the growth and distribution

  • Gains rotated into private credit, gold, and equities

  • Cash is treated as an active deployment tool



8. Strategic Interpretation (MCC Risk Mandate)

  • Current stance: Defensive; corrective phase in progress

  • If price stabilizes in Buy Zone 1: Begin staged accumulation

  • If price breaks into Buy Zone 2 or 3: Increase deployment materially

  • If price reclaims sell zone: Trim and rotate; no chasing


No forecasts. If–then execution only.



9. One-Liner


MCC long-only view on #GBTC: corrective regime within Bitcoin’s primary bull structure, favoring disciplined accumulation into fear-driven buy zones with capital rotation guided by a 73/100 quant score.







LEGAL DISCLAIMER This content is quantitative research and technical analysis for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or solicitation to trade. Investing involves risk, including loss of capital. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions.

 
 
 

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