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).

James Van Straten

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Gold Soars, Tech Futures Tumble as U.S. Hits China With Higher Tariffs

Tech stock futures fell as the U.S. imposed tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports while gold hit a record high and Nvidia plunged on export control fallout.

A gold bar (Scottsdale mint/Unsplash)

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GameStop Did It. Now Strive's Matt Cole Wants Intuit to Back Bitcoin Too

Intuit’s deplatforming and anti-bitcoin stance could harm shareholder value, Cole said, while urging adoption of BTC as a strategic hedge.

Intuit's logo stands on the lawn outside the software maker's headquarter buildings

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MSTR vs. MSTY: Growth or Income? A 12-Month Showdown

MSTY’s portfolio consists primarily of U.S. Treasury bills, cash, and short-term call options on MSTR, allowing it to synthetically replicate exposure without directly owning the stock.


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Strategy Scoops Up 3,459 More BTC, Now Holds 531,644 BTC

Company boosts total holdings to 531,644 BTC following latest $285 million purchase.

Photo of Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor standing. (Nikhilesh De)

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Ray Dalio Sounds the Alarm on Global Systemic Risk, But Bitcoin Remains Resilient

As Ray Dalio warns of a looming systemic crisis, markets reel from rising yields, tariff uncertainty, and a weakening dollar.

Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater. (CoinDesk archives)

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Metaplanet Becomes 10th Largest Public Bitcoin Holder With Latest BTC Buy

Company adds 319 BTC, bringing total holdings to 4,525 as part of aggressive treasury expansion backed by capital market activity.

(Shutterstock)

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Chart of the Week: Wall Street's 'Fear Gauge' Is Flashing Possible Bitcoin Bottom

The bitcoin to VIX ratio might be signalling a potential long-term bottom for BTC price.

(PATSTOCK/Getty Images)

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Gold and Bonds' Safe Haven Allure May be Fading With Bitcoin Emergence

Bitcoin may not fit the traditional mold of a safe haven, but in a world of rising sovereign risk and broken financial norms, it may be time to redefine what 'safe' actually means.

Safety deposit boxes.