Latest from James Van Straten
Bitcoin's latest fear unlocked as rate hike bets rise and bond markets crumble
For now, surging oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions are driving inflation fears and weakening traditional safe-haven assets.
Quadruple witching arrives tomorrow as markets brace for potential bitcoin volatility
Bitcoin tended to show muted performance on quadruple witching days in 2025, followed by weakness in the days to weeks after.
Bitcoin $20,000 put option is third most popular strike ahead of quarterly expiry
Nearly $600M in deep out-of-the-money puts highlights tail-risk positioning, though flows point more to volatility strategies than to outright bearish bets.
Bitcoin, unusually, outperforms gold as hawkish Fed, oil price fuel risk-off sentiment
Bitcoin fell 2% while gold and silver saw sharper declines as oil prices surged and the Fed flashed hawkish signals.
Federal Reserve holds policy steady as Iran war adds to growth and inflation concerns
Bitcoin remained sharply lower for the session following the expected decision by the U.S. central bank.
Bitcoin hash rate is tumbling as Iran war lifts energy prices
A falling hash rate and the resultant pressure on miners could signal another potential capitulation phase, which could push prices down further
Bitcoin’s rally runs into 'sell the news' risk ahead of Fed decision
Two Prime data shows post-meeting weakness dominates, even as markets price a Fed hold and limited rate cuts ahead.
Strategy’s latest massive bitcoin purchase offers insight into its evolving funding model
A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.
Cango is selling off its bitcoin stash to pay down debt and fund an AI makeover
The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot.
Bitcoin hits rare 8-day winning streak – but 2022 bear market saw one too
Historical trends point to upside potential, but 2022 parallels and cycle dynamics suggest caution.
