When Shift Happens Podcast

E142: Arthur Hayes: Buy Bitcoin Before 2028 (if you want to get rich)

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Oct 9, 2025
Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX and crypto entrepreneur, shares his bold prediction that Bitcoin could soar to $1 million by 2028. He discusses why he prefers holding Bitcoin over other tokens and outlines a careful macroeconomic framework driving his investment strategies. Arthur highlights the importance of dollar stablecoins globally and explains his barbell approach to portfolio management. With insights on adaptability in crypto, he emphasizes that wealth comes from hard work and a focus on meaningful experiences.
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INSIGHT

Bitcoin As The Safest Crypto Store

  • Arthur Hayes argues Bitcoin is the safest crypto because its technology proved rock-solid over 15 years.
  • He calls Bitcoin the best performing asset in human history and early in its adoption.
ADVICE

Benchmark Returns Against Bitcoin

  • Use Bitcoin as your benchmark when evaluating crypto investments.
  • Only hire teams who can demonstrably outperform Bitcoin or just buy and hold Bitcoin instead.
ADVICE

Exit Early From Token Bets

  • Target early-stage crypto investments that can return 10–100x within 2–3 years.
  • Cash out within that timeframe rather than holding projects for long illiquid equity timelines.
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