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 Hovers Near Production Cost as Bull/Bear Line Tightens

Difficulty and network valuation models point to BTC hovering around fair value near $90,000.

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Bitcoin Futures Return to Deepest 'Backwardation' Since FTX Collapse Hinting Possible Bottom

So-called "backwardation" — a futures price curve moving lower in value as time gets further out — can be read as a measure of stress in the market.

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Strategy Battles for Par on STRC, Lifting Dividend to 10.75%

The company lifted STRC’s payout after the preferred stock again slipped below its $100 par value.

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IREN Investors Mull Outlook After $3.6B Capital Raise as Jim Cramer Says 'Sell'

The bitcoin miner turned AI compute provider tumbled on Tuesday and is now down nearly 50% over the past month.

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Bitcoin Dipped Below 'Fair Value' for First Time in 2 Years, History Says 132% Gains Next 12 Months

Network reset complete: leverage flushed, LTHs accumulating and price back above fair value.

BTC vs Metcalfe Value (Timothy Peterson,

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Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Plunges 40% on Heavy Volume, Dragging Hut 8 Lower by 12%

The collapse marks yet another disappointing Trump family crypto-related investment.

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Iren Plans to Sell Up to $2.3 Billion of Convertible Notes, Shares Drop

The company also plans to sell shares to fund the repurchase of existing debt.

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Strategy Gains Nearly 20% From Monday Low as Bear Gloating Suggests at Least Temporary Bottom

There comes a point when long-standing detractors become so vocal, their tone shifting from criticism to arrogance, that it often reflects conditions that are consistent with a bottom.

Executive Chairman of Strategy Michael Saylor

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Michael Saylor Sunday Change-Up Suggests New Announcement Coming Monday

The executive chairman of bitcoin treasury firm Strategy teased a switch from orange dots to green dots in what's become his routine cheeky Sunday X post.

Executive Chairman of Strategy Michael Saylor

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Bitcoin in Modest Rally Mode After Thanksgiving as December Fed Rate Gets Locked In

Crypto-related stocks are higher across the board, led by the bitcoin miners.

Racks of mining machines.