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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Anthony Pompliano Set to Head $750M Bitcoin Investment Vehicle: FT

The crypto advocate is preparing to lead ProCapBTC in bid to mirror the bitcoin treasury strategy pioneered by Strategy's Michael Saylor, the Financial Times reported.

Anthony Pompliano. (CoinDesk)

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Dollar Index Falls Below 98 for First Time in Three Years, Gives Room for Crypto Run

Weaker dollar sparks optimism for risk assets as inflation eases.

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Strategy Launches STRD, Its Third 'Bitcoin-Backed' Preferred Stock on Nasdaq

New 10% yield offering aims to raise nearly $1 billion to support Strategy’s continued bitcoin accumulation. New 10% yield offering aims to raise nearly $1 billion to support Strategy’s continued bitcoin accumulation.

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

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Tom Lee Mulls Roughed-Up Semler Scientific for 'Granny Shot' Portfolio

The bitcoin treasury company's market cap has tumbled below the value of its BTC holdings.

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U.S. CPI Rose Softer Than Expected 0.1% in May, Sending Bitcoin Higher

The core rate rose just 0.1% as well, far less than the 0.3% forecast.

Two paper carrier bags of fresh fruit and baked products. (Maria Lin Kim/Unsplash)

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Crypto Exchange Bullish Files for U.S. IPO as Digital Asset Enthusiasm Mounts: FT

Bullish filed confidential papers with the SEC as the Trump administration eases regulations and promotes digital assets.

Peter Thiel holds a microphone while speaking at The Cambridge Union.

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Growing Stacks of Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Signals Bullish Outlook

As the bitcoin counts of long-term holders has increased, that of short-term holders has fallen.

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Strategy Shifts Capital Raise to Preferred Stocks as Common Share Issuance Loses Allure

Sales of STRK and STRF preferred shares allow Strategy to fund bitcoin purchases without diluting common shareholders.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Nikhilesh De)