Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, for one, commented on the latest market turmoil and cautioned Bitcoin traders about potential volatility in the coming weeks. In a post on X, Hayes stated, “Market no likey ‘Liberation Day.’ If $BTC can hold $76.5k btw now and US tax day Apr 15, then we are out of the...Read More
Despite a minor recovery this week, Bitcoin’s price continues to struggle well below $90,000. The crypto asset has been under tremendous market stress as traders remained cautious due to economic uncertainties. However, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that Bitcoin could surge to $250,000 by the end of 2025. Bitcoin’s Push to $250,000 In his latest...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen below the $80,000 mark for the first time in almost four months, and market analysts believe the crypto asset could witness more bloodshed over the weekend. Such were the words of Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of the crypto exchange and derivative trading platform BitMEX, in an X post....Read More
In what is considered now the largest hack within the cryptocurrency industry, Bybit’s hot wallet was compromised when trying to complete a legitimate transfer, and roughly $1.5 billion, mostly in ETH, was stolen by being sent to another address. Aside from the immediate impact on crypto prices, such a notable incident garnered the attention of...Read More
In his latest essay titled “Zero Knowledge Proof,” former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes explores the potential of PolitiFi tokens. He argues that these tokens have the potential to reshape political fundraising, revolutionize campaigns, circumvent censorship, and sway election outcomes. Public Sentiment According to the blog post, PolitiFi tokens function as real-time sentiment indicators and decentralized...Read More
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has dismissed the idea of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, calling it a politically driven and impractical concept. In his February 5 essay called “The Genie,” Hayes argued that government stockpiling of the cryptocurrency would serve political interests rather than financial stability. Bitcoin Reserve Would Be a Political Tool “What can be...Read More
Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline of nearly 6% in the last 24 hours, falling briefly below $98,000. This drop occurred despite a significant development on Friday when President Donald Trump announced the formation of a crypto policy group set to shape the country’s crypto industry within six months. Market experts are now cautioning that further...Read More
At its fourth quarter meeting on Dec. 27, the People’s Bank of China committee (POBC) proposed a more dovish (low interest rate) policy going forward. At the same time, the US Fed has different plans. China Announces Interest Rate Cut Financial analysts expect the bank to make adjustments to the target funds rate so that...Read More
The ongoing bullish crypto market trends triggered by Donald Trump’s recent presidential election victory may be shortlived, according to Arthur Hayes, the co-founder and former CEO of crypto exchange BitMEX. In his latest article, Hayes noted that the crypto market may face a significant downtrend around January 20th, the same day Trump will be inaugurated...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) has been on a bullish price movement for over a week, fueled by Donald Trump’s presidential election victory. The leading cryptocurrency has unlocked multiple all-time highs (ATHs), tapping $90,000 earlier today. Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of the BitMEX crypto exchange, believes that the crypto asset could attain a price height of $1 million...Read More
Chinese monetary expansion could potentially drive wealthy investors to Bitcoin. If such a trend materializes, it will end up repeating 2015’s pattern of post-yuan-devaluation cryptocurrency growth. Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, predicts a significant surge in Bitcoin’s value driven by this monetary policy shift. Bitcoin As Hedge In his recent blog post, Hayes argues...Read More
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX, believes the time has come for a meme coin breakout. As a result, he has added some tokens to his portfolio to maximize his returns. A series of tweets from the American entrepreneur revealed that he has been purchasing several meme coins, including Pepe (PEPE), Mother Iggy...Read More
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of the crypto exchange BitMEX, believes Bitcoin is the “release valve” for fiat printed by traditional finance governments to suppress volatility in financial markets to unnatural levels. In an essay titled Volatility Supercycle, Hayes discussed how politicians printing money to create a calm economic surface triggers volatility in crypto and pushes the...Read More
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has reiterated his stance on the incoming interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve, terming it a “bad idea.” In an exclusive interview with CoinDesk on the sidelines of the Token2049 event, Hayes echoed his concern that risk assets like cryptocurrencies could crash shortly after the Fed rate cut. Rate Cut...Read More
Bitcoin’s price collapsed on Friday below $53,000, reaching its lowest level since the “Black Monday” following macroeconomic shakeups in early August. The collapse appears to have fully corroborated the prediction of BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who believes there could still be more pain to come for crypto holders. Bitcoin traded for $56,925 at 1:25 PM...Read More
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes recently published an article titled “Sugar High,” highlighting the short-term effects of the Federal Reserve’s potential interest rate cut. Hayes also emphasized that assets like Bitcoin will likely benefit from a liquid global financial market that may come from inflation. Japanese Yen Could Disrupt U.S. Financial Market In a keynote address...Read More
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes’ crypto investment fund Maelstrom announced the launch of the Bitcoin Grant Program that aims to help with the technical development of the largest blockchain network. The focus will also be to improve its resilience, scalability, censorship resistance, and privacy characteristics. On its official website, Maelstrom said that it can support Bitcoin...Read More
Historical economic trends suggest Bitcoin is fated for another massive leg up this market cycle, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. While Bitcoin has traded mostly flat over the past several months, Hayes says he’s confident that the leading crypto asset will “regain its mojo” thanks to the overwhelming U.S. government spending and money printing...Read More
Regulators will inevitably approve a Dogecoin ETF after both Bitcoin and Ethereum hit US public markets, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. During a Sunday interview alongside Real Vision CEO Raoul Pal, the two investors reviewed their favorite meme coin and crypto picks this cycle, as well as the top risks currently looming over the...Read More
The weakening Japanese yen could potentially lead to actions that drive up the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, according to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. His central argument revolves around the fact the Japanese yen has been rapidly weakening against the US dollar due to the large interest rate differential between the two currencies....Read More
Experts now suggest that bitcoin may have reached a local bottom and will gradually recover over the coming months. BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes, for one, noted that the leading cryptocurrency might see a surge in value if, as he predicts, liquidity increases in the economy next week due to Janet Yellen’s policies. Bitcoin May Have...Read More
As the cryptocurrency community gears up for the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving around April 20, opinions are divided on its immediate and long-term impact. In a recent blog post, Arthur Hayes expressed his belief that while the halving might eventually pump prices in the medium term, the asset could slump both before and after the...Read More
Arthur Hayes, founder and former CEO of the crypto exchange BitMEX, has unstaked and offloaded more than 237,000 GMX, the native tokens of perpetual crypto futures decentralized exchange GMX, which has been in his possession since March 2022. According to a tweet by market analysis platform Lookonchain, Hayes transferred the tokens to a new address...Read More
The stablecoin initiative USDe by Ethena Labs has seen notable adoption, with its market cap surging by over 40% in the last week and by 400% in the last month, reaching $840 million. Following the setback of the Terra ecosystem’s downfall, concerns have been raised within the community about the launch of USDe. However, Arthur...Read More
Cardano (ADA) is a “shitcoin” without purpose that has no distinct advantage over competitors, according to BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes. “Who gives a fuck? Zero?” said Hayes when asked “What about Cardano?” in an interview with Coin Bureau published on Sunday. Cardano Is A Shitcoin, Says Hayes Continuing to describe the cryptocurrency – a top...Read More
In a recent blog post titled ‘Points Guard,’ former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes made a compelling case for the emergence of “points” as a superior alternative to traditional initial coin offerings (ICOs) and yield farming with regard to crypto fundraising and user engagement. Hayes argued that points combine the best aspects of ICOs and yield...Read More
Bitcoin bounced back from the flash crash earlier this week after reports on the potential rejection of a widely anticipated spot ETF approval in the US. While investors have maintained a positive outlook, BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes has offered a cautious perspective on the future of the asset. In fact, the prominent commentator is gearing...Read More
Arthur Hayes, the founder of the BitMEX crypto exchange, believes the success of the much anticipated Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will “completely destroy” the leading digital network. In a recent blog post titled “Expression,” Hayes opined that Bitcoin could die if all the BTC in circulation end up in the hands of traditional finance asset...Read More
Arthur Hayes, the founder of the renowned crypto exchange BitMEX, has sold off his holdings in Solana (SOL) and redirected his investment towards Ethereum (ETH). According to Hayes, this strategic shift stemmed from an enlightening meditation session that prompted him to reassess his portfolio, favoring Ethereum over Solana. Arthur Hayes Predicts Ethereum to Reach $5,000...Read More
Bitcoin is signaling the start of a new bullish trend, rebounding to $42.6k following a recent sell-off primarily driven by short-term holders (STHs), who constitute the more speculative segment of the Bitcoin investor base. Ether also experienced an upswing, crossing the $2,270 mark alongside the world’s largest crypto. On the backdrop, substantial capital inflows into...Read More
