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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Bitcoin Becomes Fifth Largest Global Asset, Surpasses Google's Market Cap

Bitcoin surpasses Google in market cap as crypto breaks out against tech and key benchmarks.

Chart pointing upwards.(Frank Busch/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Rises to $90K for the First Time Since Early March

U.S. equities rally over 1% on "Turnaround Tuesday," adding momentum to bitcoin’s breakout above $90,000.

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Bitcoin Closing In on Historic Breakout vs Nasdaq

Bitcoin continues to outperform traditional tech benchmarks, signaling a potential shift in market leadership as correlations weaken.

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Bitcoin, Stablecoins Command Over 70% of Crypto Market as BTC Pushes Higher

ETH/BTC ratio drops to lowest level in five years, underscoring bitcoin’s dominance.

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Chart of the Week: 'Dire Picture' for BTC Miners as Revenue Flatlines Near Record Low

Despite bitcoin trading around $84,000, miner revenue has decreased due to the recent halving event and rising operational costs.

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Bitcoin, Gold, and the Minsky Moment: Novogratz on the End of Fiscal Complacency

Galaxy Digital CEO warns U.S. market is starting to behave like an emerging economy amid rising rates and soaring debt.

Mike Novogratz, Galaxy founder and CEO, speaks at Consensus 2024 (CoinDesk/Shutterstock/Suzanne Cordiero)

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Bitcoin and U.S. Equities Show Early Signs of Fading Correlation

Safe-haven asset charts its own course amid market turbulence.

Volatility fades. (meriç tuna/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin's True Capitulation Zone Is $65K, Says Well-Followed Analyst

That level represents the average investor’s cost basis, said James Check, who expects the $50,000 area to offer strong long-term support.

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Bitcoin Nears Capitulation as Short-Term Holders Face Deep Losses

STH MVRV dropped to 0.82, signaling investor stress — while long-term holders quietly accumulate.

XRP bears chalk out a H&S pattern. (Unsplash, mana5280)