{"id":573859,"date":"2024-02-08T04:00:24","date_gmt":"2024-02-08T04:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/?p=573859"},"modified":"2024-06-11T08:32:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-11T08:32:47","slug":"bitmex-co-founder-bitcoin-forecast-btc-to-reach-1-million-amid-banking-turmoil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wncen.com\/news\/bitmex-co-founder-bitcoin-forecast-btc-to-reach-1-million-amid-banking-turmoil\/","title":{"rendered":"BitMEX Co-Founder Bitcoin Forecast: BTC To Reach $1 Million Amid Banking Turmoil"},"content":{"rendered":"
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and a well-known figure in the crypto community, has made headlines with a bold prediction<\/a> for Bitcoin (BTC).<\/p>\n Hayes, recognized for his unique views of the crypto space, shared his thoughts on Bitcoin’s potential trajectory in light of the current financial challenges the New York Community Bank (NYCB) faces.<\/p>\n NYCB, grappling with significant financial troubles, was reported<\/a> by Bloomberg as having its credit rating downgraded to “junk” by Moody\u2019s.<\/p>\n Hayes interprets the bank’s struggle and the broader banking sector’s difficulties as indicators of systemic issues in traditional banking. He posits that these challenges could lead to greater reliance on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.<\/p>\n Hayes’s perspective is shaped by the view that the conventional banking model is facing sustainability issues. He argues that to address these challenges, the US Federal Reserve could print more money, leading to a deeper financial crisis.<\/p>\n In such a scenario, Hayes believes Bitcoin is a viable alternative, offering a degree of insulation from traditional banking sector problems. This outlook is not new to Hayes, who has consistently advocated for Bitcoin as a hedge against <\/a>the instability of traditional financial systems.<\/p>\n Oh baby \u2026<\/p>\n From junk to bankrupt, that\u2019s the future.<\/p>\n And then more money printer go brrrr$BTC<\/a> = $1mm pic.twitter.com\/6Ia00GWYa5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) February 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Delving deeper into his prediction, Arthur Hayes envisions a scenario where Bitcoin could soar to $1 million<\/a>. This prediction is not unique to Hayes, as other prominent crypto figures, including Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, share similar views.<\/p>\n Mow has even recently expressed<\/a> confidence that Bitcoin could rapidly ascend to $1 million<\/a>, potentially within days or weeks. However, he acknowledges that the exact starting point for this surge is yet to be determined.<\/p>\n Hayes’s recent commentary aligns with his previous analyses. In a Medium post<\/a>,\u00a0the BitMEX Co-Founder drew parallels<\/a> between Bitcoin’s performance during the March 2023 banking crisis and its potential future trajectory.<\/p>\n Hayes suggested that similar to the 40% increase experienced during the previous banking crisis, Bitcoin could witness a significant rally following the current challenges.<\/p>\nThe Road To $1 Million: A Bitcoin Rally Postulated<\/h2>\n
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