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: Bond Market Could Be Bitcoin's 'Canary in the Coal Mine' Signal

Widening credit spreads could be sign of further trouble for risk-on positioning.

What is bond market signalling about bitcoin? (Anton Petrus, Getty Images)

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Riot Platforms Hits Post-Halving Bitcoin Production High as It Expands AI Capacity

Feasibility study confirms Corsicana Facility’s potential for AI/HPC growth as Riot delivers strong mining performance in March 2025.

A 30MW mining facility (Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)

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U.S. March Jobs Growth of 228K Blows Through 135K Forecast

Bitcoin has been showing very faint signs of resilience as markets tumble in response to tariffs.

The U.S. released January jobs numbers Friday morning (Ernie Journeys/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Holders Double Down in Early April as Value Buyers Step In, Veterans Hold Firm

Short-term value buyers emerge while long-term holders show growing conviction despite market volatility.

BTC: Long/Short Term Holder Threshold (Glassnode)

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Nasdaq Composite Saw One of Its Worst Days Since 2000 While Bitcoin Held Steady

Despite steep declines in U.S. equities, bitcoin shows surprising strength, holding above key technical levels.

BTC: Daily Price Performance (Glassnode)

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Bitcoin Nears $80K but 'Turning Point' in Sight, Suggests Analyst

Gold continued to notably outperform so-called "digital gold."

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Whales Buy the Bitcoin Dip: First Meaningful Accumulation in 8 Months

Another indicator, though, continues to point to downward price pressure.

BTC: Trend Accumulation Score by Cohort (Glassnode)

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Bitcoin’s Hash Rate Hits Record High, Yet Price and Activity Tell Another Story

Despite a record-breaking hash rate, low transaction fees and empty blocks raise concerns about bitcoin’s long-term sustainability.

Hash rate (Glassnode)

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Bitcoin ETFs Could See $3B in Q2 Inflows Even Without Price Recovery, Says Analyst

The spot funds managed net inflows in the first quarter despite declining prices, but how much was true demand and how much was arbitrage remains in question.