James Van Straten

James Van Straten is a Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, specializing in Bitcoin and its interplay with the macroeconomic environment. Previously, James worked as a Research Analyst at Saidler & Co., a Swiss hedge fund, where he developed expertise in on-chain analytics. His work focuses on monitoring flows to analyze Bitcoin's role within the broader financial system.

In addition to his professional endeavors, James serves as an advisor to Coinsilium, a UK publicly traded company, where he provides guidance on their Bitcoin treasury strategy. He also holds investments in Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR).

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Strategy slides toward eighth straight monthly decline

Last year marked the second-worst annual performance since Strategy adopted its bitcoin treasury strategy.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Danny Nelson, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin ETFs see cash rush as traders hunt bargains

U.S. ETF demand remains resilient even as Black Monday fears surfaced following bitcoin’s drop below $75,000 over weekend.

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Bitcoin bounces 7% from lows, but crypto remains under pressure in U.S. trade

Crypto-related stocks like Robinhood, Coinbase, and Strategy continued to sport sizable losses on Monday.

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Bitcoin can still fall further. Historical data shows $60,000 will be the bottom

Historical data show that bitcoin has always found support in bear markets at the 200-week moving average.

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Michael Saylor's Strategy added $75 million in bitcoin to holdings prior to last week's crash

It was a relatively small purchase for the company, which now holds 713,502 bitcoin purchased at an average price of $76,052 each versus the current price of about $77,000.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

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Futures price gap on CME offers bitcoin bulls a glimmer of hope

A sharp drop in the bitcoin price while CME was shut leaves bitcoin futures trading well below Friday’s close.

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Crypto stocks slide in pre-market trading as bitcoin stabilizes around $77,000

Bitcoin was little changed Monday as volatility spikes and crypto equities remained under pressure ahead of the U.S. market open.

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Bitcoin ETF holders, sitting on paper losses, may throw in the towel

Spot ETF investors are now sitting on paper losses, which sets the stage for potential large redemptions.

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Michael Saylor signals another bitcoin buy as BTC price slumps to $78,000

Strategy’s ability to fund a large bitcoin purchase appears limited after a weak performance for the price of its common and preferred shares.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)

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Strategy raises STRC dividend as the preferred stock's price drifts below par

The dividend increase follows renewed pressure on STRC, which has been trading below its $100 par value.

Strategy Executive Chaiman Michael Saylor (Gage Skidmore / CC BY-SA 2.0 / Modified by CoinDesk)