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 an investment in Bitcoin.

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Strategy purchased $264 million in bitcoin last week, a slowdown from recent acquisition pace

The company’s stack now stands at 712,647 BTC, worth about $62 billion at the current price of $87,500.

Executive Chairman of Strategy Michael Saylor

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Bitcoin risks fourth straight monthly loss, a streak not seen since 2018

A rare streak of four consecutive declines collides with January options expiry that could influence short term price action.

Red traffic signal. (GoranH/Pixabay)

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Key bitcoin price levels to watch as downward pressure builds

As bitcoin remains in a downtrend, several technical and onchain levels stand out as critical areas of support.

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How a 'perpetual’ stock trick could solve Michael Saylor’s $8 billion debt problem

The bitcoin treasury firm is using perpetual preferreds to retire convertibles, offering a potential framework for managing long-dated leverage.

Strive CEO Matt Cole speaks at BTC Asia in Hong Kong (screenshot)

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Here's what bitcoin bulls are saying as price remains stuck during global rally

It's about a lot more than "zooming out." Supply overhangs and investor "muscle memory" regarding gold help explain bitcoin's poor absolute and relative performance.

Bitcoin symbol alongside a rising chart.

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Here is why investors are snubbing Michael Saylor’s 10% dividend offer in Europe

Access and market structure issues limit adoption of Strategy’s first non U.S. perpetual preferred, Stream.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Danny Nelson, modified by CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin slips back to $88,500 as silver tops $100 for first time ever and gold eyes $5,000

Spot bitcoin ETFs booked over $1.6 billion in outflows in four days, underscoring the rapid reversal in investor demand after last week's strong inflows.

Bitcoin price on Jan. 23 (CoinDesk)

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U.S. bitcoin ETF weekly outflows largest since November may signal BTC price bottom

This week's redemptions reached the highest level since November, a signal that often marks a local bottom in the price of bitcoin.

Chart showing bitcoin ETF Flows (SoSo Value)

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Bitcoin in a deep bear market against gold, history suggests downside may persist

Bitcoin is now down 55% against gold from its December 2024 peak.

BTCUSD/Gold (TradingView)

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Bitcoin falls bellow $89,000 as rally attempt fizzles despite trade war risk relief

"The consensus view is that crypto markets are bearish until about September," said one analyst.

A trader rests his forehead on his desk surrounded by market monitors showing steep declines.