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, MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Semler Scientific (SMLR).

Latest from James Van Straten

Markets

Metaplanet Picks Up Record 620 Bitcoin as XRP Leads Market Slide

The purchase did little to buoy sentiment for bitcoin, which recorded its first seven-day loss since early November.

Dec 23, 2024

Markets

What Happened to Bitcoin's Santa Rally?

Historically, the fourth quarter is the bitcoin's best; this year it's underperforming.

Dec 20, 2024

Markets

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Have Sold 1M BTC Since September: Van Straten

Bitcoin is at the biggest discount to its record high since the U.S. election.

Dec 20, 2024

Markets

VIX's Second-Largest Spike in History Indicates a Local Bottom for Bitcoin: Van Straten

The VIX jumped 74% yesterday after a 25bps rate cut and a hawkish outlook from Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

Dec 19, 2024

Markets

U.S. Listed Spot Bitcoin ETFs on the Verge of Surpassing Gold ETFs

U.S. spot-listed bitcoin ETFs currently have an AUM of $120 billion compared to gold's $125 billion.

Dec 19, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin Slips to $101K, Altcoins Spiraling on Federal Reserve's Hawkish Tone

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 25 basis points as expected, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish press conference

Dec 18, 2024

Fed Chair Jerome Powell (House Financial Services Committee)

Markets

How MicroStrategy and Others Are Taking on Billions in Debt to Buy More Bitcoin

Michael Saylor has raised $6 billion in convertible bonds, with $18 billion more to come. His strategy is unprecedented — here’s how it works.

Dec 17, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin Holder Semler Scientific's Shares Now Available for Options Trading

The medical device company adopted a bitcoin treasury strategy earlier this year and currently holds 2,084 tokens worth roughly $220 million.

Dec 17, 2024

Markets

MicroStrategy's Addition to Nasdaq-100 May Pave Way for S&P 500 Inclusion: Benchmark

The software company's potential addition to the S&P 500 index could be an even larger opportunity in the medium-term, the report said.

Dec 17, 2024

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Markets

MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 439,000 BTC Following Nasdaq 100 Inclusion

MicroStrategy has increased its bitcoin holdings to a total of 439,000 BTC following its latest purchase of 15,350 BTC.

Dec 16, 2024

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy (Michael.com)

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