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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Markets

KindlyMD faces Nasdaq delisting risk after failing to meet minimum share price levels

The health-care and bitcoin treasury firm has six months to lift its share price above $1 for 10 consecutive days.

NAKA (TradingView)

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Strategy’s STRD credit spread has tightened over past month even as bitcoin struggles

The narrowing spread between yields on STRD and the 10-year U.S. Treasury could signal boosted demand for the preferred stock.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR)

Markets

Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop Since 2024 Amid China Machine Shutdowns

Roughly 400,000 bitcoin mining machines shut down in China, according to former Canaan chairman.

BTC Hash Rate (Glassnode)

Markets

Strive Hikes Preferred Share Dividend Rate as Bitcoin Treasury Companies Continue to Plunge

Bitcoin has tumbled below $88,000 on Monday, helping to send Strive (ASST) common stock lower by 7% to $0.79

Strive (TradingView)

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Michael Saylor's Strategy Made Second Consecutive $1B Bitcoin Purchase Last Week

Despite the continued struggles of its share price, Strategy again funded the purchase mostly via sales of common stock

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

Markets

Fear and Greed Index in Fear 30% of the Past Year, Bitcoin Back in Extreme Fear

The latest death cross in November has so far marked a bottom of around $80,000, aligning with prior examples this cycle.

(16:9 CROP) Bull and Bear (Rawpixel)

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These Three Metrics Show Bitcoin Found Strong Support Near $80,000

Onchain data shows multiple cost basis metrics confirm heavy demand and investor conviction around the $80,000 price level.

CoinDesk

Markets

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin

Rising Japanese rates and a stronger yen threaten carry trades and could pressure crypto markets despite easing U.S. policy.

Osaka castle (Wikepedia)

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Bitcoin Plunges Below $90K as AI Worries Drag Nasdaq, Crypto Stocks Down

Chipmaker Broadcom's 10% slide weighs on the market as Chicago Fed's Goolsbee signals more cuts than the median for 2026.

Bitcoin (BTC) price (CoinDeesk)

Finance

Most Influential: Michael Saylor

Despite facing a year of tough conditions for bitcoin treasury companies, Michael Saylor’s Strategy developed new ways to make money — and acquire more bitcoin for its vast holdings — in 2025.

Michael Saylor