James Van Straten

senior analyst

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).

Latest from James Van Straten

Markets

Gold and Bonds' Safe Haven Allure May be Fading With Bitcoin Emergence

Bitcoin may not fit the traditional mold of a safe haven, but in a world of rising sovereign risk and broken financial norms, it may be time to redefine what 'safe' actually means.

Apr 12, 2025

Crypto Daybook Americas

Crypto Daybook Americas: Bitcoin Defies Peak Fear as U.S. Dollar Plunges Over Trump's China Trade War

Your day-ahead look for April 11, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Markets

Dollar Index Falls to Lowest Level in 3 Years, While BTC Remains Steady

China has increased tariffs on U.S. goods to a cumulative 125%, intensifying the trade war.

Apr 11, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin’s Recent Drawdown Proves Its More Than Just a Leveraged Tech Play

Despite a 26% drop from all-time highs, bitcoin holds steady compared to leading tech stocks, signaling increasing maturity.

Apr 11, 2025

Markets

Bitcoin Tumbles Below $80K Alongside 5% Plunge in Nasdaq as China Tariff Tiff Escalates

Amid the carnage, gold continued to be well-bid, surging to another record high.

Apr 10, 2025

Markets

U.S. CPI Declined in March; Core Rate Rose Just 0.1%.

Whether the fresh inflation numbers boost rate cut hopes or the price of bitcoin is another story as the data is from prior to last week's sweeping tariff announcements.

Apr 10, 2025