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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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)

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ARK Invest Raises 2030 Bitcoin Price Target to as High as $2.4M in Bullish Scenario

Exchange balances have fallen to a six-year low, indicating strong holder conviction as Bitcoin consolidates around $94,000.

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Cantor Skyrockets 130% as Traders FOMO Into the Stock on Bitcoin SPAC Frenzy

Investors flock to Cantor Equity Partners ahead of its potential merger with Twenty One Capital.

Strike: No Fee Bitcoin Trading Coming to the US

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Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Show Commitment, Buy More BTC Than Short-Term Holders Sell

As BTC climbs back above $90K, LTHs continue to hold while millions of coins still sit at a loss.

BTC: Supply Threshold (Glassnode)

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Metaplanet Hits 5,000 BTC Mark Amid Strategic Treasury Expansion

Japanese firm Metaplanet adds 145 BTC to treasury, achieving a 121.1% BTC Yield Year-to-Date in 2025.

The National Diet Building, home of Japan's national legislature, in Tokyo (Shutterstock)