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 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.

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Bitcoin Dominance Defies Pattern During 30% Decline, Dropping Instead of Climbing

A fast 36% reset for bitcoin marked by unusual dominance behavior and a market wide deleveraging.

BTC Dominance vs BTCUSD (TradingView)

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BlackRock’s Own Income Fund Boosts Bitcoin ETF Holdings 14%

Strategic Income Opportunities Portfolio expands its allocation to the iShares Bitcoin Trust amid rising institutional demand.

IBIT Institutional Ownership (Fintel)

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Hash Ribbon Flashes Signal That Often Marks Cyclical Bottoms for Bitcoin Price

A historically reliable bottom signal appears after bitcoin’s 35% correction.

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Bitcoin Whales Return to Buying for the First Time Since August as Price Recovers Above $90K

Large holders return to buying after months of distribution, signalling renewed confidence at key support levels.

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Nasdaq ISE Files to Lift BlackRock IBIT Option Limits Into Top Tier Status

Filing comes amid rapid growth in IBIT options activity and a migration of open interest toward US regulated venues.

BlackRock logo in front of a building (BlackRock/Modified by CoinDesk)

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Crypto Bottoming Signs? FT Drops Trifecta of Bitcoin Gloom on Wednesday

As British taxes have been hiked once again, the U.K.-based publication took a victory lap on bitcoin's recent struggles.

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Bitcoin Treasury Firm DDC Jumps 22% as Company Adds 100 BTC to Treasury During Market Pullback

The fresh bitcoin purchase lifts holdings to 1,183 BTC as management emphasizes disciplined long term strategy.

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