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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A new class of crypto treasury companies is forming around Strategy’s high-yield stock

Firms and protocols are accumulating Strategy’s preferred stock to capture yield and bitcoin-linked exposure.

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

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Bitcoin passes halfway point in halving cycle as price gains trail prior cycles

Slower post-halving gains reflect bitcoin’s shift toward a more mature asset.

Price Performance Since Halving (Glassnode)

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Strategy's STRC sees record-breaking trading day, may surpass that on Tuesday

Estimated bitcoin purchase from STRC of around 7,800 BTC could mark the largest single-day addition since the preferred stock's debut.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk Television)

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Bitcoin moves off lowest levels as worst of weekend fears slip away

As the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz goes into effect, reports say Iran is considering the abandonment of uranium enrichment as a way to end the war.

A bulk carrier shrouded in mist awaits entry to the Strait of Hormuz

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Strategy buys 13,927 bitcoin for $1 billion, entirely through STRC

Last week's purchases were completely funded by sales of Stretch, the companies perpetual preferred stock.

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

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The one metric investors are overlooking in Michael Saylor’s Strategy

Increased preferred-equity issuance and surging STRC trading volumes are reshaping how Strategy's common stock trades.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk Television)

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Bitcoin signals potential seller exhaustion as realized losses decline

On-chain data points to easing selling pressure, with realized losses falling and spot markets shifting toward net buying.

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Bitcoin gains after core CPI rose a less-than-forecast 0.2% in March.

Headline inflation rose 0.9% last month, driven by the sharp rise in energy costs due to the Iran war.

Wooden block tiles spell out the word "inflation"

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David Bailey’s bitcoin holder Nakamoto is trying to stay on Nasdaq with a reverse stock split

The stock has plunged roughly 99% from its May 2025 peak as pressure builds on the bitcoin treasury firm.

David Bailey

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Bitcoin shoots above $72,000 as optimism grows over Middle East ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly has signaled a willingness to negotiate with Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Amir Levy/Getty Images)