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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).

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Latest from James Van Straten

Markets

U.S. Added Blowout 254K Jobs in September, Unemployment Rate Dips to 4.1%

The news seems likely to further cement ideas that the Fed will trim rates just 25 basis points at its next policy meeting in November.

Oct 4, 2024

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Markets

Bitcoin ETFs Register Net Outflows for Third Straight Day

Both bitcoin and ether spot ETFs bleed money as geopolitical tensions weigh over risk assets.

Oct 4, 2024

Bitcoin: US Spot ETF Deposit Cost Basis (Glassnode)

Markets

Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet Sells BTC Options to Boost Coin Stash

The company strengthens its bitcoin position with a strategic options sale, generating nearly 24 BTC ($1.44M) in premium.

Oct 3, 2024

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Markets

Short-Term Holders Send $3B in Bitcoin to Exchanges at a Loss as Mideast Tensions Rise

Geopolitical tensions triggered consecutive daily declines of almost 4% in bitcoin’s price.

Oct 2, 2024

Long-term bitcoin holders vs short-term holders send to exchanges at a loss (Glassnode)

Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Returns to $61K After Tuesday's Dump

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Oct. 2, 2024.

Oct 2, 2024

BTC price, FMA Oct. 2 2024 (CoinDesk)

Markets

Grayscale’s High ETF Fee Keeps the Cash Flowing In Even as Investors Withdraw

Grayscale’s fee revenue from GBTC is nearly five times higher than BlackRock’s from IBIT even after a 50% decline in assets under management.

Oct 2, 2024

Grayscale advertisement (Grayscale)

Opinion

How the Crypto Retail Market Has Changed

Retail investors may not be as plentiful in the current cycle, but they've become increasingly sophisticated, says CoinDesk senior analyst James Van Straten.

Oct 1, 2024

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Markets

Bitcoin Bull Run in Question as Balances on OTC Desks Rise to 410K

The amount of bitcoins on OTC desks has doubled over the past five months to the highest level since May 2022.

Oct 1, 2024

Bitcoin: Total OTC Desk Balance (CryptoQuant)

Markets

Bitcoin Retail Activity Remains Low Despite Recent Rally

Big upticks in retail interest are commonly thought to be a topping indicator, so the current relative lack of involvement could hint at potential further price increases.

Sep 30, 2024

BTC: Total Transfer Volume (Glassnode)

Markets

MicroStrategy 2X Leveraged ETF Sees Massive Inflows In First Week Of Trading As MSTR Outperforms Bitcoin

The T-REX 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (MSTU) took in $72 million in the first week of trading, according to data by Bloomberg Intelligence.

Sep 27, 2024

MSTR vs BTCUSD( TradingView)
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