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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Accumulation Trends Strengthen as Bitcoin Breaks Through $120K

Wallet cohorts shift from distribution to accumulation as U.S. investors show renewed bullishness.

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BlackRock's IBIT Enters Top 20 ETFs by Assets, Sees Biggest Inflow Since Mid-August

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust leads $675.8M inflow as bitcoin tops $119,000.

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Bitcoin Mining Hits Toughest Level Yet While Hashprice Slides

A soaring hash rate has pushed difficulty to 150.84T, leaving miners facing shrinking profitability.

(Glassnode)

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Strategy Posts Q3 Profit, Keeping it on Radar for S&P 500 inclusion.

The muted price action may not have been to the bulls liking, but bitcoin rose over the past three months, allowing MSTR to post a sizable profit.

Executive Chairman of Strategy Michael Saylor

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Bitcoin Kicks Off 'Uptober' With Break Above $116K as Crypto Equities Surge Pre-Market

Bitcoin and ether rally on the first day of October alongside record gold prices, boosting pre-market gains for U.S. crypto stocks.

A Wall Street banks's take on crypto. (Midjourney/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Metaplanet Acquires 5,288 BTC, Lifts Total Holdings to 30,823 BTC

Stronger Bitcoin strategy drives revised forecasts of $46M revenue and $32M operating profit, though shares fall sharply.

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Bit Digital Shares Slide 8% on $135M Upsized Convertible Note

The crypto miner increased the offering from $100 million and plans to use proceeds to buy ether.

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CoreWeave Stock Surges on $14.2B Meta AI Deal, Core Scientific Merger Looms

CoreWeave secures $14.2 billion dollar Meta contract, draws bullish analyst coverage, and awaits Core Scientific merger vote.

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