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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Bitcoin and Strategy Lead Risk-Adjusted Returns as Volatility Falls

BTC and MSTR post Sharpe ratios above 2.0, far outpacing tech peers around 1.0, while implied volatility drops to new lows.

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

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Crypto Prices Quickly Slide After Troubling U.S. PPI Report

Inflation at wholesale level in the U.S. in July sped up far beyond economist forecasts, calling into question expectations for lower interest rates.

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TeraWulf Jumps 22% on $3.7B AI Hosting Deal, With Google Taking 8% Stake

The agreements lock in approximately $3.7 billion in contracted revenue, with potential to rise to $8.7 billion if two five-year extension options are exercised.

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Bitcoin Realized Price Breaks Above 200WMA, Signaling More Room to Run

On-chain data shows the realized price has climbed above the 200-week moving average, a historical signal of sustained bull markets.

Realized Price vs 200 WMA (Glassnode)

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Trump Removal of BLS Commissioner Prompts Questions About Accuracy of Economic Stats

Ray Dalio said he likely would have fired the BLS head as well.

U.S. President Donald Trump (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Metaplanet to Launch Preferred Shares, Bitcoin-Backed Yield Curve Plan

Japan’s largest public bitcoin holder aims to expand its treasury operations and integrate BTC into the country’s fixed income markets.

View over Tokyo (Ryo Yoshitake/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Dominance Falls Below 60% as Crypto, U.S. Stocks Hit New Highs

Ether leads the rally while markets price in near-certain September Fed rate cut.

Bitcoin's market dominance falls below 60%. (CoinDesk archives)

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Bitcoin Profit Taking Appears Modest Even Near All-Time High

Glassnode data shows long-term holders driving realized profits, while overall selling remains subdued, signaling potential for further gains.

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U.S. July CPI Rose Softer Than Forecast 2.7%, but Core Rate of 3.1% Disappoints

The data was mixed, but nevertheless isn't likely to lessen the case for a September Fed rate cut.

Two paper carrier bags of fresh fruit and baked products. (Maria Lin Kim/Unsplash)

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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Reserves With $61M Purchase

The Japanese company now holds 18,113 BTC worth over $1.21B, with a third-quarter BTC Yield of 26.5%.

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