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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Jim Chanos Calls Strategy’s Premium 'Financial Gibberish'

The famed short seller is betting on a decline in Strategy’s stock while bitcoin advocate Pierre Rochard defends company’s premium valuation amid rising competition.

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

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Strategy’s Convertible Bond Prices Surge as Stock Advances Back Toward Record High

Five of the six convertible issuances from the serial bitcoin acquirer are trading deep in the money, creating billions in unrealized value.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

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U.S. June CPI Rose an In Line 0.3%; Core Rate Slightly Better Than Hoped at 0.2%

On a steep slide from record highs near $124,000 just over 24 hours ago, bitcoin rose modestly to $117,300 in the minutes following the news.

Two paper carrier bags of fresh fruit and baked products. (Maria Lin Kim/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Miner MARA Leads $20M Investment Round in Two Prime, Boosts BTC Yield Strategy

MARA also expanded its BTC allocation to 2,000 BTC, a sign of growing institutional demand for active digital-asset management.

MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel (CoinDesk "First Mover" screenshot)

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Bitcoin Rally Stalls as Long-Term Holders Cash Out

Supply gaps and $3.5 billion in realized profits trigger 5%-6% price pullback.

Bear and bull (Pixabay)

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Michael Saylor's Strategy Adds 4,225 Bitcoin, Bringing BTC Stack to 601,550

Sequans, K33, Tao Alpha and The Blockchain Group also expand their bitcoin treasuries as corporate crypto buying gathers momentum.

Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk))

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BOE's Bailey Slams Bank Stablecoins, Clashes With Trump’s Crypto Wave: The Times

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urged caution as the U.S. pushes pro-crypto policies, highlighting risks to financial stability and the nature of money.

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (Alistair Grant/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Bitcoin Hits $123,000, Overtakes Gold as 2025’s Top Asset

Geopolitical turmoil and economic uncertainty push unproductive assets to the forefront, raising concerns over capital allocation and market signals.

A gold bar (CoinDesk Archives)

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Strategy, Metaplanet and Others Sit on Billions in Bitcoin Gains — and They’re Not Selling

Bitcoin is trading at all-time highs, and major holders like Strategy and El Salvador are sitting on massive unrealized profits.

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