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Arthur Hayes: “The more money is printed, the higher the price of Bitcoin.”, 2026/04/16 13:00:15
Co-founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, Arthur Hayes, stated that the crypto market has entered a “zone without transactions” and is awaiting a signal from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed).
According to him, the current pause is due to the lack of clear economic indicators. He identified two primary sources of risk. The first is a potential deflationary shock resulting from the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, which could lead to increased unemployment, reduced purchasing power, and pressure on the banking system. The second is political tension, including the situation surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
Hayes considered several scenarios for the situation’s development—ranging from a gradual return to normalcy amid growing economic imbalances to increased pressure on the dollar due to possible changes in transit rules through the strait or direct military conflict.
In the event of escalation, he believes that some countries may begin to reduce their dollar asset holdings in favor of gold and alternative payment methods. For Bitcoin, the crucial factor remains not the level of interest rates, but the overall liquidity in the system, the businessman clarified.
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“The more money is printed, the higher the price of Bitcoin,” Hayes stated.
He also suggested the emergence of a new model where interest rates remain high, suppressing demand, while governments continue to increase the money supply to finance deficits. In such a scenario, traditional markets may face pressure, while alternative assets, including Bitcoin and gold, could rise.
Hayes added that in stressful conditions, the crypto market often initially declines due to position liquidations, followed by a recovery based on expectations of monetary policy easing and increased liquidity.
In his view, a key signal for a turnaround will be a shift in market participants’ expectations towards the resumption of stimulus measures from central banks.
Previously, Arthur Hayes mentioned that he is ready to resume Bitcoin purchases if the Federal Reserve expands the money supply amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
