BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes revealed in a recent interview with Anthony Pompliano that over 90% of his personal net worth is held in Bitcoin, but he will not add to his position at current levels. Hayes attributed his calm approach to price volatility to his early entry into Bitcoin and extremely low cost basis, allowing him to ignore short-term market noise.
Hayes’ Bitcoin Holdings and Portfolio Strategy
When asked directly about his portfolio composition, Hayes stated plainly: “I think probably 90% of my net worth is Bitcoin.” He explained that his long tenure in the market has given him the emotional discipline to remain unfazed by daily price swings. Hayes noted that this kind of calm “only comes when you have been in the game long enough to stop being scared of the noise.”
Despite his dominant Bitcoin allocation, Hayes made clear he will not deploy fresh capital into Bitcoin at current prices. His reason: he is waiting for what he calls a major “money printing” event, when central banks inject significant liquidity into markets. Until such an event occurs, Hayes believes adding new capital to Bitcoin is premature.
Altcoin Positions: Zcash and Hyperliquid
While cautious on Bitcoin purchases, Hayes is actively monitoring the altcoin market for faster-moving opportunities. He identified Zcash and Hyperliquid as the two altcoins he is most bullish on currently, viewing them as carrying stronger short-term upside compared to Bitcoin at present levels. According to Hayes, these assets are more attractive for deploying new capital in the near term.
Geopolitical Risks and Price Outlook
Hayes also addressed broader economic conditions and their potential impact on Bitcoin. He cited ongoing U.S.–Iran tensions as a risk factor, warning that market stress could drive capital toward safe-haven assets like gold, which could pressure Bitcoin prices in the short term.
Regarding price targets, Hayes suggested Bitcoin could reach $80,000–$90,000 if central banks add more liquidity, but he cautioned that current levels do not represent a strong, aggressive buy zone. As of the time of the interview, Bitcoin was trading near $75,000, up approximately 5% over the past week.
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