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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Morgan Stanley files for bitcoin and solana ETFs, deepening crypto push

Wall Street heavyweight files for bitcoin trust amid rising institutional demand.

Morgan Stanley (Shutterstock)

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Largest bitcoin ETF inflow in three months signals institutional bid is back

Strong institutional demand returns as flows turn positive and bitcoin price recovers.

US Netinflow/Outflow ETF (Glassnode)

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Copper, gold and bitcoin: A macro signal to watch

The copper-to-gold ratio is breaking higher, a move that has historically aligned with key turning points in bitcoin cycles.

Copper pans hanging. (stux/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin eyes $94,000 as crypto prices manage early U.S. gains for second straight session

Digital asset treasury companies — 2025's worst performers — were leading crypto-related stock gains.

Bull statue

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Strategy boosted bitcoin holdings and cash reserve last week

The Michael Saylor-led company added 1,287 BTC and $62 million in cash via the sale of common stock.

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

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Bitcoin's breakout lifts crypto equities and miners in pre-market trading

Bitcoin pushes above $92,000 as stocks tied to crypto, AI mining, and metals rally in pre market trading.

A matador faces a bull

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Bitcoin traders kick off 2026 with bets on price rally above $100,000

Dominant call positioning is shaping bitcoin’s price dynamics as bitcoin breaks out of its sideways range.

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Bitcoin rises above $89,000, showing rare gain in U.S. trading

Open interest data suggests the advance is likely short-covering, rather than fresh longs entering the market.

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Long-term holders turn net accumulators, easing a major bitcoin headwind

During this current correction, long term holders have sold over 1 million BTC, the largest sell pressure event from this cohort since 2019.

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Gold, silver outrun bitcoin as 2025's go-to protectors of paper money

Traders expect BTC to regain its mojo next year.

Gld, Silver, Copper, Palladium (TradingView)