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 an investment in Bitcoin.

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Why Michael Saylor's bitcoin buys aren’t moving the needle anymore

Despite billions in purchases, MSTR demand is being outweighed by long term holder positioning and broader capital flows.

Aggregate Capital Flows into Bitcoin (Checkonchain)

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Bitcoin pulls away from software stocks as Iran war, AI reshape market dynamic

BTC correlation with an ETF tracking software comany stocks broke sharply from near-total alignment to near zero after the conflict started.

BTC vs IGV (tradingView)

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Ex-UK Chancellor backs bitcoin as alternative to failing systems

Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current U.K. market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC.

Big Ben in the UK (Heidi Fin/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

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The 'time pain' trap: why bitcoin’s bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring’ to hit a true floor

Long term holder trends suggest a maturing bear market, yet extended consolidation could test investor patience.

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The bitcoin treasury boom is unwinding as some companies and governments sell holdings

Falling prices and prolonged consolidation are pushing public firms and sovereign holders to liquidate bitcoin reserves to shore up balance sheets.

Coins falling from a jar. (Josh Appel/Unsplash)

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Metaplanet acquires 5,075 BTC, jumps to third largest bitcoin treasury company

Japan-based firm strengthens its position with nearly $400 million purchase, surpassing MARA Holdings in global rankings.

Close up of the red circle at the center of the Japanese flag. (DavidRockDesign/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin ETFs post first monthly inflows since October as price stabilizes

ETF AUM fell just 7% from the October highs, highlighting resilience despite a 50% price decline.

BTC Monthly ETF Net Inflow (SoSOValue)

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Strategy's STRC keeps dividend payout steady at 11.5% after seven straight increases

The perpetual preferred yield holds at 11.5% for April as the 30-day volume weighted average price stabilizes near $100.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk Television)

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Bitfarms targets zero bitcoin on the balance sheet as it pivots to AI

The company is actively selling bitcoin and redeploying capital into AI-focused data centers as part of a broader transformation away from mining.

A technician monitors cryptocurrency mining rigs at a Bitfarms facility in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada.

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Downside risk remains as bitcoin nears record-tying six-month losing streak

A close below $67,300 for bitcoin would confirm six straight monthly losses amid ongoing macro pressures.

Losing streak