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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Bitcoin Eyes Record High Above $109K as U.S. Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Goods to 30% From 145%

China said it will release a joint statement with the U.S. on what was achieved.

Hot air ballon. (bozziniclaudio/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Accumulation Strengthens as BTC Approaches Key Resistance

On-chain data reveals rising confidence among both long- and short-term holders, with $99.9K flagged as a potential profit-taking zone.

Supply Threshold (Glassnode)

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Strategy Raising Another $21B to Buy Bitcoin, Posts Large Q1 Loss on BTC Price Decline

The company boosted its BTC Yield target to 25% from 15% and its BTC $ Gain Target to $15 billion from $10 billion.

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

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BlackRock’s IBIT Sees Second-Largest Bitcoin Inflow Since Launch, Nearing $1 Billion

CME Bitcoin Futures open interest falls for four straight days, according to CME data.

BlackRock headquarters (Shutterstock)

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Viant Technology Could Benefit From Buying Bitcoin, Eric Semler Says

The Semler Scientific chairman flagged the ad tech firm as ripe for a bitcoin treasury strategy amid stock struggles and cash stockpile.

A fire-destroyed, dead forest of leafless trees (Sergey Nikolaev/Unsplash)

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Strategy Adds Additional $1.42B of Bitcoin With Latest Purchase

The company stack is worth more than $52 billion at bitcoin's current price of $95,000.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

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Bitcoin Turns Positive Year-to-Date as It Veers Toward Digital Gold Narrative

Bitcoin's strong correlation with gold continues as economic uncertainty grows.

BTC, Gold, Nasdaq 100 (TradingView)

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Will Be the World’s Biggest ETF in a Decade, Michael Saylor Says

U.S. Bitcoin ETF's have brought in $2.8 billion in net inflows over the past five trading days.

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