Latest from James Van Straten
Strategy’s preferred 'STRC' drops below par after ex dividend date
Strategy's preferred stock, STRC, sees a familiar ex dividend dip below the $100 par level.
Bitcoin spot demand builds as short squeeze risk increases
Onchain and derivatives data point to a healthier bitcoin price advance in early 2026.
Bitcoin rallies past $97,000 as investors seek haven assets
The largest cryptocurrency extended its rally, pushing related equities higher as well.
CleanSpark shares rise as bitcoin miner expands AI power capacity in Texas
Bitcoin miner targets large scale AI and high performance computing infrastructure in the Houston region.
MetaPlanet just 5% away from restarting share sales for bitcoin buying
Metaplanet shares approached the 637 yen trigger that reactivates the company’s moving strike warrants and unlocks hundreds of millions for new bitcoin purchases.
U.S. bitcoin buyers are now driving price rally, reversing late 2025 trend
Strength in bitcoin linked U.S. equities, led by Strategy, is reinforcing positive sentiment during U.S. trading hours.
Bitcoin options open interest extends dominance over futures, damping BTC volatility
Bitcoin options open interest continues to outpace futures, marking a move away from leverage-driven speculation toward volatility and risk-management strategies.
Bitcoin spikes to $92,500 as U.S. December consumer prices rise 0.3%
The U.S. Consumer Price Index came in roughly in line with expectations as market participants largely expects the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged at the January meeting.
The iPhone moment for Michael Saylor’s preferred stock 'Stretch' at Strategy
Stretch traded $175.7 million on Monday, almost three times its 30 day average trading volume.
21Shares' bitcoin and gold exchange-traded product debuts on London Stock Exchange
The ETP offers physically backed exposure to bitcoin and gold in a single investment vehicle.
