Arthur Hayes Supports Tariffs to Benefit Bitcoin and Gold
Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex, expressed his support for tariffs in a recent social media post, stating that they can help correct global imbalances and benefit bitcoin (BTC) and gold in the medium term. Hayes noted that the weakening U.S. dollar, driven by foreign investors selling U.S. tech stocks, is favorable for these assets.
He emphasized the need for China to allow its currency, the yuan (CNY), to weaken further in response to tariffs. Additionally, he called for easing measures from the Federal Reserve, predicting that the market anticipates interest rate cuts and potential quantitative easing to mitigate negative economic impacts.
Hayes also highlighted the need for increased liquidity from the Bank of Japan, suggesting that a weak yen policy could lead to significant movements in the USD/JPY exchange rate. He concluded with a call for investors to remain patient and nimble in the current market.