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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Hash Ribbon Flashes Signal That Often Marks Cyclical Bottoms for Bitcoin Price

A historically reliable bottom signal appears after bitcoin’s 35% correction.

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Bitcoin Whales Return to Buying for the First Time Since August as Price Recovers Above $90K

Large holders return to buying after months of distribution, signalling renewed confidence at key support levels.

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Nasdaq ISE Files to Lift BlackRock IBIT Option Limits Into Top Tier Status

Filing comes amid rapid growth in IBIT options activity and a migration of open interest toward US regulated venues.

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Crypto Bottoming Signs? FT Drops Trifecta of Bitcoin Gloom on Wednesday

As British taxes have been hiked once again, the U.K.-based publication took a victory lap on bitcoin's recent struggles.

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Bitcoin Treasury Firm DDC Jumps 22% as Company Adds 100 BTC to Treasury During Market Pullback

The fresh bitcoin purchase lifts holdings to 1,183 BTC as management emphasizes disciplined long term strategy.

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Smaller Turkey for Bitcoin Holders as Holiday Price Comes In Lower Year Over Year

Bitcoin’s Thanksgiving level looks set to trail 2024, echoing prior cooldown years.

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Metaplanet Draws $130M for Further Bitcoin Acquisitions Under Credit Facility

The Japanese company executed new borrowing as part of its expanding bitcoin focused funding strategy.

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Bitcoin Faces $13.3B Monthly Options Expiry as BTC Trades Well Below Max Pain

A sharp drawdown has pushed BTC towards heavy put positioning at $80,000 ahead of Friday’s expiry.

Open Interest by Strike Price (Deribit)

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Bitcoin Faces Short Squeeze Risk Above $87K as Funding Rates Hint Local Bottom

Derivatives metrics show rising bearish positioning followed by a sharp reduction in open interest, while price recovery hints at early squeeze dynamics.

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Strategy Might Have Paused Bitcoin Accumulation Last Week

The company's stock valuation sits near cycle lows as index exclusion chatter grows.

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)