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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Nvidia Earnings Loom Large, With Bitcoin Traders Eyeying Correlation

The options market is braced for a $270 billion swing as Nvidia results approach.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (Nvidia)

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Crypto Markets Today: Bitcoin Underperforms Ether, Broader Market

Bitcoin, holding above $111,000 having bounced from lows earlier in the European day, is up less than 1% in 24 hours while the CoinDesk 20 Index has added 3.2%.

A trader sits in front of screens.

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Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Have Realized Profits of 3.27M BTC This Cycle, Exceeding 2021 Cycle

Glassnode data shows profit-taking pressure intensifying as dormant coins move and ETFs enable capital rotation.

Realized Profit (glassnode)

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Metaplanet Shares Jump 6% on International Stock Sale, Financing Moves

International offering, warrant exercises, bond redemption and suspension notice highlight a sweeping capital strategy shift.

Statue of a bull (ianproc64/Pixabay)

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Strategy Tumbles Below 200-Day Moving Average as Shares Continue to Underperform Bitcoin

MSTR fell to a five-month low Wednesday, testing key technical support.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Nikhilesh De)

Finans

How Two Bitcoiners 'Tripped' Into Opaque BTC Treasuries Market and Built Massive Information Hub

Tim Kotzman and Ed Juline are using social media, AI and new event formats to close the information gap in bitcoin treasury strategy.

New York City skyline (Michael Discenza/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Approaching Key Bull Market Support Amid 10% Correction

Rising Realized Price metrics show investors continue to accumulate despite pullback.

DeFi community comes together to support AAVE users. (CoinDesk)

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Politika

UK Bitcoin ETNs Could Be a Bigger Deal Than People Expect

The FCA’s reversal of a ban on crypto ETNs after four years marks more than a regulatory tweak, with some industry voices calling it a turning point for Britain’s role in global crypto markets.

A view over the City of London taken over the Thames near Tower Bridge. (Cj / Unsplash+)

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KindlyMD/NAKA Expands Bitcoin Treasury with $679M Acquisition

The company's first purchase since the Nakamoto merger boosts total holdings to 5,764.91 bitcoin.

bull sitting, lying (Walter Frehner/Unsplash+)