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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Chart of the Week: 'Dire Picture' for BTC Miners as Revenue Flatlines Near Record Low

Despite bitcoin trading around $84,000, miner revenue has decreased due to the recent halving event and rising operational costs.

(Colin Anderson/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin, Gold, and the Minsky Moment: Novogratz on the End of Fiscal Complacency

Galaxy Digital CEO warns U.S. market is starting to behave like an emerging economy amid rising rates and soaring debt.

Mike Novogratz, Galaxy founder and CEO, speaks at Consensus 2024

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Bitcoin and U.S. Equities Show Early Signs of Fading Correlation

Safe-haven asset charts its own course amid market turbulence.

Volatility fades. (meriç tuna/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin's True Capitulation Zone Is $65K, Says Well-Followed Analyst

That level represents the average investor’s cost basis, said James Check, who expects the $50,000 area to offer strong long-term support.

(DALL-E/CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Nears Capitulation as Short-Term Holders Face Deep Losses

STH MVRV dropped to 0.82, signaling investor stress — while long-term holders quietly accumulate.

A bear cools itself, lying on its back in shallow water. (Unsplash, mana5280)

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Gold Soars, Tech Futures Tumble as U.S. Hits China With Higher Tariffs

Tech stock futures fell as the U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports while gold hit a record high and Nvidia plunged on export control fallout.

A gold bar (Scottsdale mint/Unsplash)

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GameStop Did It. Now Strive's Matt Cole Wants Intuit to Back Bitcoin Too

Intuit’s deplatforming and anti-bitcoin stance could harm shareholder value, Cole said, while urging adoption of BTC as a strategic hedge.

Intuit's logo stands on the lawn outside the software maker's headquarter buildings

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MSTR vs. MSTY: Growth or Income? A 12-Month Showdown

MSTY’s portfolio consists primarily of U.S. Treasury bills, cash, and short-term call options on MSTR, allowing it to synthetically replicate exposure without directly owning the stock.


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Strategy Scoops Up 3,459 More BTC, Now Holds 531,644 BTC

Company boosts total holdings to 531,644 BTC following latest $285 million purchase.

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