As traders brace for April 2, dubbed “Liberation Day” by Donald Trump, when broad-scale tariffs are expected, the possibility of a relief Bitcoin rally is increasingly uncertain.
However, Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s future, predicting that the cryptocurrency is poised for a dramatic rally as the current market cycle peaks.
Bitcoin Poised for a Major Rally Despite Market Rout
Despite recent market turbulence, Bitcoin remains an attractive buy, according to Hayes, who believes the digital asset is undervalued at current levels. Speaking to Kyle Chasse, founder of Master Ventures, Hayes suggested that Bitcoin will likely experience a steady upward trajectory due to increasing monetary supply and growing demand.
“I think Bitcoin is going to hit a numerically interesting number… maybe it’s like $666,000 or $500,000 or $250,000—some round number that in the human mind is significant” said Hayes. While he speculated that a price as high as $1 million per Bitcoin could be possible, he also acknowledged that any such major milestones could signal the peak of this market cycle. He further noted that at this point, it might be time to sell everything as fiat money creation accelerates.
The Evolving Influence of the Bitcoin Halving
Hayes also pointed out that the historical Bitcoin halving cycle, which used to have a significant impact on the asset’s price, may be losing some of its power due to Bitcoin’s maturation as an asset class. Traditionally, the Bitcoin halvingreduced miner rewards and led to a supply shock, triggering parabolic rallies. However, Hayes suggested that Bitcoin’s price movement is increasingly driven by fiat liquidity and broader market conditions, rather than simply the halving event itself.
The April 2024 Bitcoin halving reduced miner rewards to 3.125 BTC per block, but Hayes believes that Bitcoin has transcended its earlier role as a technological asset, evolving into the best indicator of global fiat liquidity.
Institutional Support and Pro-Crypto Policies Under Trump
One of the key factors driving Hayes’ bullish outlook is the growing legitimacy of Bitcoin in the eyes of institutional investors. This has been fueled by pro-crypto policies from the Trump administration, which recently signed an executive order to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve. Hayes believes these developments will increase institutional capital flows into the market, further reducing volatility and solidifying Bitcoin’s place in the global financial system.
“Bitcoin has transitioned from a technological digital asset into the best smoke alarm for fiat liquidity,” Hayes stated. He compared Bitcoin’s role to that of gold, but with the added advantage of being a 24/7 market that anyone with internet access can engage with.
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