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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Finance

Winklevoss Twins Back $147M Raise for Treasury’s Landmark European Bitcoin Listing

The Gemini co-founders are supporting Netherlands-based Treasury BV as it pursues a reverse listing on Euronext Amsterdam to become Europe’s leading bitcoin treasury company.

Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

Markets

Strategy Raises Dividend on STRC Offering to Attract Yield-Seeking Investors

The company boosted the yield on the perpetual preferred stock to try and edge STRC toward $100 target.

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

Markets

Bitcoin's 7 Day Average Hashrate Hits 1 ZettaHash for First Time

Milestone reached on the seven day moving average highlights accelerating network growth and sets stage for a major difficulty adjustment.

BTC Hash Rate (Glassnode)

Markets

Federal Reserve Rate Cut Could Spark a Revival in Bitcoin’s Basis Trade

CME open interest and futures premiums have slumped this year. Looser monetary policy may change the picture.

CME BTC Open Interest (Glassnode)

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Metaplanet Shares Jump After Key Amendments

Investor approval of share expansion and governance changes.

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

Markets

Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization Climbs to Record High Even as Spot Price Drops

The on-chain metric is rising despite bitcoin falling to more than 12% below its all-time high.

Bitcoin: Realized Cap Drawdown (Glassnode)

Markets

Strategy Qualifies for S&P 500, Inclusion Decision Could Come on Friday

After a record Q2 with $10 billion net income and a growing bitcoin balance, Strategy meets all index criteria as the S&P committee prepares its September announcement.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

Markets

Metaplanet Bitcoin Purchase Takes Holdings to 20K BTC, Overtaking Riot Platforms

1,009 BTC purchase worth $112M is biggest since July, shares drop 5.5%

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

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Bitcoin's Rough August Wiped Out Summer Rally; What September Might Bring

There's not an unlimited pool of capital available for crypto, and ether attracted the big money this month.

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Strategy’s Preferred Shares Form a Bullish Circle Around Bitcoin

Billions raised through STRK, STRF, STRD and STRC cement Strategy’s role as the top corporate Bitcoin proxy in 2025.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))