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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Michael Saylor's Strategy made another huge buy of bitcoin, adding $1.57 billion worth last week

The company's stack now stands at 761,068 bitcoin, acquired for $57.61 billion.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR)

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Bitcoin set for best week since September 2025 as correlation with tech stocks weakens

Bitcoin is outperforming equities and gold since the Middle East conflict began, as institutional inflows return while broader market sentiment remains cautious.

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The math behind Strategy’s path to 1 million bitcoin by the end of 2026

The largest publicly traded corporate holder of bitcoin would need to buy roughly 6,158 BTC per week, a pace its exceeded often in recent months.

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

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Bitcoin rises to one-month high of $73,800, continuing to outperform since start of Iran war

Falling oil prices are helping, but a bounce seemed in the cards after some of the worst sentiment in bitcoin's history.

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Friday (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin holds above $71,000, defying rising dollar, oil and U.S. bond yields

Stronger dollar, rising Treasury yields, and tech equities treading water contrast with bitcoin’s resilience amid geopolitical tensions.

North Sea oil rig.

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Here is what $100 oil means for Bitcoin network

Research shows that only 8% to 10% of global Bitcoin hashrate runs in oil-sensitive power markets, suggesting that geopolitical shocks may affect BTC prices more than mining costs.

Oil rig operating during the sunset (Maria Lupan/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin selling intensifies across all wallet sizes despite price holding near $70,000

Glassnode’s Accumulation Trend Score drops to 0.04 as smaller wallet cohorts offload BTC while macro headwinds intensify.

Accumulation Trend Score by Cohort (Glassnode)

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Strategy’s STRC buys an estimated 7,000 bitcoin this week, but Two Prime CEO warns ‘no free lunch’

Two Prime CEO Alexander Blume says the high yield product driving the buying surge carries risks despite strong momentum.

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

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Bitcoin climbs the wall of worry amid escalating Iran war and stock market losses

BTC holds near $70,000 and outperforms major assets during Middle East tensions, even as derivatives data and fear indicators signal deep market pessimism.

Fear grips crypto market (Patrick Hendry/Unsplash)

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Strategy's STRC preferred series gets $50 million investment from fellow BTC treasury company Strive

Strive also added to its bitcoin holdings and boosted the dividend on its own SATA preferred stock.

Strive CEO Matt Cole speaks at BTC Asia in Hong Kong (screenshot)