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Arthur Hayes on Why Bitcoin Is Money and ETH Is a Shitcoin He Loves - Ep. 587

Dec 29, 2023
Arthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom and former BitMEX CEO, shares his confident outlook on crypto's future, predicting a potential bull run in 2024 amid renewed central bank money printing. He discusses the unique resilience of blockchain post-FTX, why Bitcoin stands as true money while deeming Ethereum a 'shitcoin,' and the impact of spot Bitcoin ETFs. The conversation dives into the evolving landscape of decentralized finance and the cultural significance of meme coins, emphasizing investment strategies for a transformative financial environment.
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  • Arthur Hayes predicts a shift in the global economic and political order towards China, Japan, and Germany challenging the US-centric model after World War II.
  • Bitcoin ETFs may lead to initial price hype, but the overall flow of money into ETFs might not be as significant as expected.

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The Shift in the Global Economic and Political System

Arthur Hayes believes that the post-World War II economic and political order, with the US at the top, is coming to an end. He sees a shift towards a new arrangement where China, Japan, and Germany challenge the US-centric model. He also highlights the growing recognition and adoption of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as an escape from the deflating traditional financial system.

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