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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Markets

BTC's 200-Week Average Rises to $50K to Suggest Long-Term Market Strength

Key technical indicators show strength for bitcoin as market consolidates. Key average rises to record valuation to suggest long-term market strength.

Close-up of the head of a statue of a bull (cjweaver13/Pixabay)

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Strategy's Perpetual Preferred Stocks May Be Front Running S&P 500 Inclusion

Bitcoin’s monthly record close sparks speculation around Strategy’s market moves, but interest rates may also be playing a role.

MSTR, S&P 500, BTC (TradingView)

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Bhutan Possibly Readies $15M Bitcoin Sale as Holdings Near $1.3B

State-run wallets remain active while investors weigh potential sell pressure amid bitcoin price consolidation.

Buddha point, Thimphu, Bhutan (Passang Tobgay/Unsplash)

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Michael Saylor's Strategy Added 4,980 Bitcoin Last Week, Bringing Stack to 597,325 Coins

The fresh acquisition was funded mostly through sales of common stock with sales of preferred shares accounting for a modest proportion.

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

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Bitcoin Price Not Being Suppressed, Selling by Long-Term Holders, Checkmate Says

Long-term holders selling as market consolidates above $100,000.

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The Blockchain Group Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings and Capital Base

Europe’s first bitcoin treasury company reports soaring BTC gains and strategic share subscriptions.

French Flag (Anthony Choren / Unsplash)

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Nasdaq Hits Record While Bitcoin, Gold Remain Under Pressure After Latest Macro Data

Though old news, U.S. inflation numbers from May were disappointing.

Nasdaq 100 (TradingView)

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Bitcoin Faces Weakest Monthly Growth Since July as Whales Counteract ETF Inflows

Mixed on-chain signals and highlight market uncertainty.

Bear and bull (Pixabay)

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Finance

Bitcoin Treasury Corporation Acquires 292 BTC, Prepares for Toronto Trading Debut

Canadian public firm begins trading, commits to bitcoin-backed institutional services.

Toronto skyline

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Bitcoin Illiquid Supply Climbs to Over 14M BTC, Reflects Strong HODL Trend

Over 72 percent of circulating BTC is now illiquid, suggesting reduced sell-side pressure and potential bullish momentum.

BTC: Illiquid Supply (Glassnode)