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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Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings With Latest Multi-Million Dollar Purchase

Company buys additional BTC via stock offerings, bringing total holdings to record levels.

Photo of Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De)

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U.S. 30-Year Treasury Yield Breaches 5% Amid Moody's Rating Downgrade, Fiscal Concerns

Rising deficits, reduced foreign demand, and investor unease over trade policy drive bond market turbulence and broader risk aversion.

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Trump Family-Backed American Bitcoin to Go Public via Merger With Gryphon Digital

Pre-market spikes follow news of strategic stock-for-stock transaction.

Donald Trump, center, pictured with sons Eric Trump, left, and Donald Trump Jr. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Strategy Makes $1.34B Bitcoin Buy, Adding Another 13,390 BTC

The Michael Saylor-led company now holds 568,840 bitcoin.

Photo of Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De)

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Bitcoin Eyes Record High Above $109K as U.S. Cuts Tariffs on Chinese Goods to 30% From 145%

China said it will release a joint statement with the U.S. on what was achieved.

BTC eyes record high. (bozziniclaudio/Pixabay)

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Bitcoin Accumulation Strengthens as BTC Approaches Key Resistance

On-chain data reveals rising confidence among both long- and short-term holders, with $99.9K flagged as a potential profit-taking zone.

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Strategy Raising Another $21B to Buy Bitcoin, Posts Large Q1 Loss on BTC Price Decline

The company boosted its BTC Yield target to 25% from 15% and its BTC $ Gain Target to $15 billion from $10 billion.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor at the Digital Asset Summit in New York City on March 20, 2025. (Nikhilesh De)