Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder has recently shared his views on the upcoming Federal Reserve rate cuts. Speaking at Token2049 in Singapore, he criticized the Fed’s plan to cut rates as the US government sees high spending.
Hayes warned that the expected rate reductions currently could lead to a bearish market . He added that a decrease in rates might reduce the interest gap between the US dollar and the Japanese yen. He recalled and related it to a recent incident where a sharp drop in the yen’s value led to financial instability in the whole country.
Arthur’s Investments
During his speech Hayes also discussed the investment choices between Treasury Bills (T-bills) and cryptocurrencies. T-bills currently offer about a 5.5% yield which makes them a safer choice when compared to the riskier decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
Focusing on cryptocurrencies, Hayes mentioned that his major investments are in Ether, Ethena and Pendle. He pointed out that despite Ether’s recent underperformance compared to Bitcoin, he remains invested. He sees Ether as an “internet bond” that could yield higher returns if traditional investment yields decrease.
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Hayes also believes that if the Fed cuts rates and the market reacts negatively, it could revive the Ethereum market. He suggests that lower yields on traditional investments might make cryptocurrencies more appealing, and giving charge to the Ethereum bull market.
Hayes’ comments show concerns about the impact of Federal Reserve policies on both traditional and crypto markets. His insights are very important for investors trying to understand the impact of rate adjustments and their effects on different asset classes.
Thoughts on the New Altcoin Season
Arthur Hayes believes a new altcoin season is here if Bitcoin surpasses $70,000 and Ethereum exceeds $4,000 with Solana also needing to hit $250. He sees the US dollar’s increased supply this September as key to reversing the market’s saturation point.
The CEO is also cautious due to the unpredictable US election. But he is optimistic about a bull market post-election because of the increased liquidity from US financial policies and anticipated Chinese fiscal measures. This could also elevate Bitcoin to unprecedented highs.
