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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IREN and WULF Shares Jump as Companies Launch Billion Dollar Debt Deals

Both companies unveil major note offerings to strengthen balance sheets and accelerate growth in data center and computing infrastructure

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Metaplanet Trades Below 1x mNAV for First Time Since Starting Bitcoin Treasury Plan

Falling share prices push bitcoin treasury firms below key valuation threshold.

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BlackRock's IBIT Bucks the Trend with Continued Inflows Despite Weak Bitcoin Price Action

Despite the largest ETF outflow in weeks and a sharp bitcoin price drop, IBIT continues to attract capital.

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Metaplanet Pauses Share Sales to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

The Bitcoin-focused firm paused stock acquisition rights for 20 trading days as its stock's multiple to net asset value hit a cycle low.

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Bitcoin Miners Rally in Pre-Market as Sector Nears $90B Market Cap

AI and high-performance computing demand fuel fresh gains, with miners eyeing a potential $100 billion market cap by year-end

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Bitcoin Implied Volatility Reaches 2.5-Month High as Seasonal Strength Kicks In

Implied volatility hits a 2.5-month high as price momentum and historical patterns point to a strong Q4

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Two Prime Hits Record $827 Million in Q3 Bitcoin-Backed Loans

The lender topped $2.5 billion in total commitments since 2024 as institutional bitcoin adoption has accelerated

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Bitcoin Slips Below Key Support as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of Powell Speech

The crypto market retreats after a week of strong ETF inflows, with traders eyeing Powell’s remarks for clues on Fed policy amid data gaps from the government shutdown.

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This Trend Has Marked Local Tops in Bitcoin, but This Time May Be Different

Despite increasing by 450,000 BTC since July, short-term holders remain below prior highs, signaling tempered market sentiment.

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