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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Crypto Bull Run Prediction
Arthur Hayes predicts a crypto bull run, driven by central bank money printing and a shift away from traditional finance.
He views Bitcoin as an escape hatch from traditional finance and a store of value.
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Bitcoin ETF vs. Bitcoin
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FTX Debacle: A Test for Crypto
The FTX collapse validated the resilience of the decentralized crypto ecosystem.
Crypto survived without bailouts, proving its robustness.
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As 2023 nears its end, the crypto community is abuzz with speculation: will the relentless crypto winter give way in 2024? Crypto OG Arthur Hayes is confident that crypto is on an upswing. According to Hayes, these market cycles are historically recurrent, indicating a potential bull run in the near future.
In this episode, Hayes offers his insights on a range of compelling topics, from what he believes will be a resurgence of central bank money printing between 2024 and 2027 to the effect spot Bitcoin ETFs will have on crypto markets.
He also shares his views on the post-FTX blockchain landscape, the dynamics of Ethereum and memecoins, and why he thinks Tether won’t last.
Show highlights:
Why Arthur believes that central banks across the globe might resort to printing money again between 2024 and 2027
Why he's anticipating a bull run in the crypto market within the next year
Whether the financial system established post-World War II is on the verge of a breakdown
What Arthur recommends investors should do in the event of a spot Bitcoin ETF launch
Why he is confident that the launch of a Bitcoin ETF won't immediately lead to a massive surge in prices
How, according to Arthur, the collapse of FTX actually validated the resilience of the blockchain ecosystem
Whether the DCG crisis is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the crypto industry
Why Arthur maintains a bullish stance on ETH and the Ethereum ecosystem, despite labeling it a “shitcoin”
Whether he sees the use of the Bitcoin blockchain for trading memecoins (BRC-20s) as problematic
Why Arthur thinks Tether's dominance will be challenged with the entry of major U.S. banks into the stablecoin market
Why he firmly believes that AI systems will favor Bitcoin over traditional forms of money
Why, in Arthur's view, China may not aim to become the issuer of the global reserve currency
The investment strategy of Arthur’s family office, Maelstrom
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