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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Tesla Booked $80M Profit on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3

The company's digital asset holdings were valued at $1.315 billion as of Sept. 30 versus $1.235 billion three months earlier.

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Crypto Stocks Plunge Wednesday, With Galaxy, Bitcoin Miners Leading Decline

Momentum names are taking a beating on Wall Street, with many AI-related stocks leading that list.

Bitcoin plunges below $40K (Eva Blue/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Options Open Interest Outpaces Futures by $40B, Signaling Market Maturation

Options open interest hits $108 billion, signaling a shift toward more sophisticated and regulated market structures.

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Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index May Signal Prolonged Market Anxiety

Investor sentiment has remained at "fear" levels for a week as bitcoin consolidates, hinting at potential market exhaustion.

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CoreWeave CEO Stands Firm on $9B Core Scientific Offer as Shareholder Opposition Mounts

Michael Intrator calls the deal a “nice to have” as ISS and major investors urge shareholders to reject the proposed acquisition.

CORZ Share Price (TradingView)

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Bitcoin Battles Key Technical Levels as Uptober Momentum Fades

BTC slips below $108,000 and trades between major moving averages, with crucial support and resistance levels now in focus.

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Debt-Fueled AI Pivot Puts Bitcoin Miners to the Test

Record debt and convertible note issuances signal a strategic shift as miners chase growth beyond bitcoin, but execution risk and revenue generation now take center stage.

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CleanSpark Joins AI Rush in Expansion Beyond Bitcoin Mining

The company hired industry veteran Jeffrey Thomas to lead new AI data center division.

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Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 640,418 BTC With Latest Purchase

The company financed the acquisition by raising $18.8 million through the issuance of various perpetual preferred shares and common stock

Executive Chairman of Strategy Michael Saylor

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This Cohort Is the Main Force Behind Bitcoin’s Resistance in Price

Holder behavior, not external factors, emerges as the primary source of selling pressure as older coins move and profits are realized.

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