Latest from James Van Straten
Gold wins the debasement trade in 2025, but it is not the full story
U.S. bitcoin ETF AUM fell less than 4% despite a 36% price correction from the October high.

Bitcoin battles $89,000 price ceiling as bulls try to break U.S. sell pattern
Bitcoin bulls are putting up a fight on Friday to break this week's choppy action that has capped all advances at around $90,000.

Oracle TikTok deal lifts AI mining stocks as bitcoin tags $88,000
Oracle shares jumped 6% in pre-market on Friday as TikTok's U.S. agreement helped calm AI bubble fears after a volatile macro week.

Latest bitcoin bull turns bear, Fidelity director warns of year-long crypto winter
Fidelity’s global macro director, Jurien Timmer, has called the end of the latest bitcoin bull run, while highlighting gold’s continued bull market strength.

Metaplanet to start sponsored ADR program to woo over-the-counter U.S. investors
The sponsored level I ADR listing strengthens U.S. investor access, settlement quality and market credibility, the company said.

Bitcoin's 'realized cap' holds at record high over $1 trillion, casting doubt on four-year cycle
A very supportive macro backdrop is being ignored for now, said Bitwise's Andre Dragosch.

Most Influential: Will and Dan Roberts
The co-founders and co-CEOs of IREN Limited have transformed the bitcoin mining firm into an AI infrastructure powerhouse.

U.S. inflation data surprises, with CPI higher by just 2.7% in November
Bitcoin rose above $88,000 on the pleasing news as forecasts had been for inflation to continue to run above 3%.

Micron crushes earnings, calming markets and helping boost bitcoin back above $87,000
Blowout Micron results reignite AI optimism, lifting tech futures and stabilising bitcoin even as parts of the AI equity complex remain under pressure.

U.S. bitcoin ETFs see strongest inflows for over a month as BTC dominance hits 60%
Fidelity's FBTC recorded a top five inflow day as the ETFs took in a combined $457 million amid sharp BTC price swings.

