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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STRF or STRK? Comparing Strategy’s Preferred Stock Offerings

The STRF sale is scheduled to close later on Tuesday, with Strategy raising approximately $711 million in net proceeds.

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

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S&P 500 Reclaims 200-Day Moving Average, Providing Tailwind for Bitcoin

Key technical breakouts in equities and crypto signal could signal renewed bullish momentum.

Long/Short Term On Chain Cost Basis (Glassnode)

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Strategy Added 6.9K Bitcoin for $584M, Bringing Stack to 506K Tokens

The company used proceeds from the sale of common stock for this latest purchase.

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

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Bitcoin's Weekend Surge Forms Another CME Gap, Signaling Possible Drop Back

History suggests the gap, located in the $84,000–$85,000 range, is likely to be filled.

BTC CME Futures (TradingView)

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Metaplanet Adds 150 Bitcoin to Tally, Days After Eric Trump's Adviser Appointment

The company has hit a BTC yield of 68% so far in 2025.

Eric Trump

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HK Asia Holdings Buys More Bitcoin in Hedge Against Depreciation of Fiat Currencies

The company bought another 10 bitcoin, signaling confidence in crypto as a long-term asset strategy.

FastNews (CoinDesk)

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Hotter-Than-Expected Core Inflation in Japan Sparks Rate Hike Talk, Threatens Crypto

Japan’s headline inflation remains nearly 100 basis points higher than U.S.counterparts.

Japanese Diet Building. (Shutterstock)

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What the Collapse of the U.S. Bitcoin ETF Cash-and-Carry Trade Means for Investors

Inflows into U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have stagnated this year compared with 2024.

CME Basis Trade (The Tie Terminal)