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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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.

AI data centers: (Shutterstock)

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

The word "options" (Peggy_Marco/Pixabay)

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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.

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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.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR)

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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.

Entrance to the London Stock Exchange

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Bitcoin's price hasn't peaked yet and its just a 'mid-cycle' correction, historical data shows

The current drawdown suggests a mid cycle correction rather than a historic cycle top.

Bitcoin (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

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Michael Saylor's Strategy buys $1.25 billion bitcoin, largest purchase since July

Strategy purchased 13,267 BTC for $1.25 billion via the use of common stock and it's perpetual preferred equity STRC.

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin treasury firms linked to Adam Back sign preliminary agreement to combine

The proposed deal would take Sweden-based H100 into Switzerland and deepen its institutional bitcoin treasury strategy.

Adam Back, CEO Blockstream (CoinDesk/Personae Digital)