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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Markets

Semler Scientific Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings with $50M Acquisition

The company acquired 455 bitcoin in its third-largest announced purchase.

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Markets

Bitcoin Enters Strongest Accumulation Phase Since January as BTC Price Passes $110K

Glassnode data shows all wallet cohorts are now accumulating, with options markets pricing in potential upside beyond $200K in June.

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Markets

Strategy Plans $2.1B Sale of Its Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock

Proceeds to support corporate initiatives including bitcoin acquisitions and working capital.

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Finance

MARA Will Deploy 500 BTC With Crypto Broker Two Prime to Generate Yields

The partnership builds on Two Prime's existing role in providing bitcoin-backed loans to MARA.

MARA Holdings to Generate Single Digit Yield on 7,377 BTC (Bradley Keoun/CoinDesk)

Markets

King Dollar Falls, Bitcoin Marches Toward Sound Money Highs

Despite soaring 50% from April lows and outperforming tech and bonds, bitcoin has yet to reclaim its all-time highs against traditional safe havens like gold and silver.

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Markets

'Days to Cover mNAV,' Emerges as the New Standard for Evaluating Bitcoin Equities

A data driven metric reveals which companies are truly stacking sats and which are lagging behind the valuations investors are giving them.

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Markets

Bitcoin Falters Near Record, but 'Realized Price' Analysis Suggests Optimistic Outlook

Tracking average exchange withdrawal prices reveals signs of capitulation and a shift toward recovery.

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Markets

Strategy's STRK Hits Record Proceeds, Has Outperformed Bitcoin, S&P 500 Since Debut

STRK has risen more than bitcoin and the S&P 500 index while offering an attractive yield and differentiated market exposure.

STRK vs BTC vs S&P 500 (TradingView)