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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Strategy's Cycle Peak Aligned with IBIT Options Debut Last November

Strategy’s valuation cycle top came as BlackRock’s IBIT options launched, underscoring the interplay between equity-driven and ETF-based bitcoin exposure.

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Credit: CoinDesk/Danny Nelson)

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Gold Outshines in 2025 as Bitcoin-Gold Ratio Eyes Q4 Breakout

Gold’s 33% surge cements its role as the benchmark asset, while bitcoin’s long-term structure against gold signals a decisive move ahead.

Gold bars (Linda Hamilton/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin’s Old Guard Still Growing Despite Whale Selling

Glassnode data shows long-term holders growing their share of supply, challenging the narrative of widespread OG distribution.

BTC Hodl Waves: GLassnode

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Winklevoss Twins Back $147M Raise for Treasury’s Landmark European Bitcoin Listing

The Gemini co-founders are supporting Netherlands-based Treasury BV as it pursues a reverse listing on Euronext Amsterdam to become Europe’s leading bitcoin treasury company.

Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss at White House (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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Strategy Raises Dividend on STRC Offering to Attract Yield-Seeking Investors

The company boosted the yield on the perpetual preferred stock to try and edge STRC toward $100 target.

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

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Bitcoin's 7 Day Average Hashrate Hits 1 ZettaHash for First Time

Milestone reached on the seven day moving average highlights accelerating network growth and sets stage for a major difficulty adjustment.

BTC Hash Rate (Glassnode)

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Federal Reserve Rate Cut Could Spark a Revival in Bitcoin’s Basis Trade

CME open interest and futures premiums have slumped this year. Looser monetary policy may change the picture.

CME BTC Open Interest (Glassnode)

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Metaplanet Shares Jump After Key Amendments

Investor approval of share expansion and governance changes.

Close up of the red circle at the center of the Japanese flag. (DavidRockDesign/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization Climbs to Record High Even as Spot Price Drops

The on-chain metric is rising despite bitcoin falling to more than 12% below its all-time high.

Bitcoin: Realized Cap Drawdown (Glassnode)