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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

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Singapore Exchange Plans to Launch Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in 2025

SGX targets institutional investors with a regulated alternative to crypto derivatives.

Mar 10, 2025

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Stablecoin Market Cap Tops $200B as U.S. Sees Industry Helping Maintain Dollar Dominance

Stablecoins have surged since the U.S. election amid economic shifts and U.S. Treasury strategy.

Mar 10, 2025

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Fold Adds 475 BTC, Secures Top 10 Spot in U.S. Public Bitcoin Treasuries

With over 1,485 BTC in its treasury, Fold strengthens its position as a leader in bitcoin-powered financial services.

Mar 7, 2025

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The Fourth Largest Weekly Drop in Dollar Index in Over a Decade Signals Bitcoin Bottom

One of the largest weekly DXY index drops since 2013 tends to align with bitcoin cycle lows.

Mar 7, 2025

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Your day-ahead look for March 7, 2025

Mar 7, 2025

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U.S. Stocks Give Up Post-Trump Election Advance While Bitcoin Clings to Gain

Since President Trump won the U.S. election in November, the S&P 500 has dropped 2%, while bitcoin has gained 20%.

Mar 7, 2025

Asset Performance since U.S. Election (TradingView)

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Core Scientific Shares Drop 15% as Microsoft Cuts CoreWeave Commitments

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Mar 6, 2025

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Strategy Has Taken 30% of the U.S. Convertible Debt Market in 2025

The stock has rebounded approxiamately 30% from the Feb. 28 lows.

Mar 6, 2025

Executive Chairman MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin Chart Shows Back to Back Weekly Hammer Candles, Seen Only a Handful Of Times in BTC History

A hammer candle is where the lower or upper wick is 90% of the total range.

Mar 6, 2025

Weekly Hammer Candle Hunter (Checkonchain)

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ECB Expected to Cut Interest Rates as Traders Pile Into Fed Easing Bets

Renewed bias for rate cuts could ease financial conditions, offering bullish cues to risk assets, including bitcoin.

Mar 6, 2025

ECB is likely to cut rates Thursday. (sergeitokmakov/Pixabay)
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