Latest from James Van Straten
Bitcoin is about to log its longest losing streak since 2022 as geopolitical nerves hit risk trades
Geopolitical tensions lift the U.S. dollar and crude prices, adding pressure to an already fragile crypto market.

Strategy's STRC returns to $100, poised to unlock more bitcoin accumulation
The perpetual preferred STRC hits $100 par amid bitcoin downturn, enabling potential further BTC purchases for the company.

Last week's rout delivered bitcoin's biggest realized loss ever; bottoming signals grow
The Feb. 5 shock booked the largest-ever realized loss — $3.2 billion — in bitcoin history.

Crypto's latest selloff was a TradFi event, not a crypto crisis
Last week’s downturn was driven by yen carry trades and macro leverage, highlighting how deeply digital assets are now tied to traditional markets, panelists at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 said.

Institutions fuel tokenized RWA boom as retail looks set to follow suit
From treasuries and funds today to equities and private assets tomorrow.

Solana's Lily Liu champions internet capital markets at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
Fireside chat with Michael Lau spotlights finance focus, Asia's centrality, and revenue-driven growth

U.S. bitcoin ETFs register back-to-back inflows for first time in a month
ETF assets under management continue to diverge from spot bitcoin price.

Takaichi Triumph: Japan’s record 56,000 Nikkei surge sends bitcoin to $72,000, gold past $5,000
Japanese mandate sparks surge in equities and safe havens.

Broad-based bitcoin accumulation emerges after sharp capitulation
Glassnode data is showing buying across all cohorts of bitcoin holders.

Record breaking stats from bitcoin’s Thursday capitulation signal a bottom is near
Extreme capitulation metrics are now matching levels seen only at major cycle lows.

