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 Introduces a Euro-Denominated Preferred Stock Stream, Following Q3 Earnings

Less than a week after hinting at an international perpetual preferred listing, Strategy unveils its 10% euro-based Stream issue targeting institutional investors.

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

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Satoshi's Bitcoin Whitepaper Turns 17: From Cypherpunk Rebellion to Wall Street Staple

Once envisioned as peer-to-peer cash, Bitcoin’s journey reflects both mainstream triumph and existential tension.

Heading of Bitcoin Whitepaper

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Strategy Eyes Global Credit Expansion With Focus on International Markets

Strategy posts record profits and strengthens balance sheet as it eyes S&P 500 inclusion.

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

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Riot Platforms Shares Jump Pre-Market After Posting Unexpected Profit on Record Revenue

Strong bitcoin mining performance and data center expansion drive momentum.

Racks of mining machines.

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Strategy Posted EPS of $8.42 in Q3 Driven by Mark-to-Market Gains on Bitcoin

Bitcoin's action of late hasn't been great, but the price did rise nearly 7% in the three months ended September 30, boosting reported profits for Michael Saylor's firm.


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Bitcoin Could Tumble Back to $88K: Glassnode

The analytics firm warns that Bitcoin’s failure to reclaim the $113K cost basis may lead to a far deeper retracement amid long-term holder selling and fragile sentiment.

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Core Scientific Stock Gains 5% After $9B CoreWeave Merger Rejected

The widely-panned takeover attempt failed a shareholder vote on Thursday.

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Bitcoin Slides Below $108K, Crypto Stocks Sink as 'Uptober' Disappoints

With Thursday's decline, bitcoin is on track for its worst October return in more than a decade.

Bitcoin price today (CoinDesk)

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Fed Delivers Expected 25 Basis Point Rate Cut as Markets Await Powell’s Comments

Headed lower on Wednesday ahead of the decision, bitcoin remained so in the minutes following the news at $111,700, down 3% over the past 24 hours.

Jerome Powell speaking at podium

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Nvidia Hits $5T Market Cap as Bitcoin Now Trails U.S. Equities Year to Date

Bitcoin is not just lagging gold in 2025, but its returns have also slipped below those of the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq.

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